Manchester United battled to a 1-1 draw with French side Paris Saint-Germain in a hard-fought pre-season friendly at Ullevi Stadium in Gothenburg, Sweden. The Red Devils took the lead in the first half as Bryan Mbeumo fired home from Amad's pass, but PSG equalised through Ibrahim Mbaye's cool finish from Dro Fernandez' low cross.
What happened?
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick praised his team's performance, saying, "I enjoyed it actually. There were good challenges, PSG played slightly differently than what we expected. We should have scored more goals. Pressed really well at times, looked really dangerous on transitions, it was good to see."
Why it matters for Manchester United
The draw was a positive result for Manchester United, who are looking to build momentum ahead of the new season. The Red Devils are currently 14 points behind leaders Arsenal in the Premier League title race and will be looking to close the gap.
What comes next?
Manchester United head from Sweden to Dublin, where they will spend time training and then face Leeds United in a friendly at Croke Park on Wednesday. They will then head for Wroclaw in Poland to face AC Milan in their final pre-season friendly on August 15 before beginning their Premier League campaign against Hull City on August 22.
Manchester United are currently 3rd in the Premier League, with 71 points from 38 games last season, and have scored 69 goals this season, conceding 50. They are on a 4-game winning run, with their last result being a 3-0 win over Brighton on May 24.
The Red Devils will be looking to continue their winning form in their upcoming fixtures, including their next match against Hull City on August 22.
