Man Utd latest: All you need to know about the Reds' pre-seasontour of the US

Manchester United launch their US pre-season tour with a clash against West Ham United at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, at midnight UK time on Sunday.

Ruben Amorim's squad has already flown over to the United States and it remains to be seen how strong a team he will be looking to put out.

This match kicks off the Premier League Summer Series, a three-game competition featuring United, West Ham, Bournemouth, and Everton, as the Reds gear up for the 2025/26 season following a goalless draw against Leeds United in Sweden.

The Summer Series continues with United facing Bournemouth in Chicago and Everton in Atlanta, vying for the pre-season title, stated Man Utd.

MetLife Stadium, home to the NFL’s New York Giants and Jets, is familiar ground for United, who defeated Arsenal 2-0 there in 2023.

That game saw Bruno Fernandes, newly appointed captain, score alongside Jadon Sancho, a moment that energized fans.

The 82,500-capacity venue, a 2026 World Cup final host and a Club World Cup site this summer, promises a vibrant atmosphere.

The Summer Series format mirrors the Premier League, awarding three points for a win and one for a draw.

No extra time or penalties will decide matches; if teams are level on points, goal difference, goals scored, or head-to-head results will crown the champion. T

he games, scheduled as doubleheaders, move from MetLife to Soldier Field in Chicago and conclude at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium.Broadcast live on MUTV and the United App, this opener is a chance for United to build momentum and showcase their evolving squad.

Facing a physical West Ham side, Ten Hag will demand intensity and cohesion, setting the tone for the US tour and the season beyond in front of a passionate American crowd.