Manchester United face Fiorentina in their final pre-season friendly on Saturday – here’s a look at what time the game will kick off and how to watch it
Manchester United are set to square off against Fiorentina this Saturday afternoon in their last pre-season friendly of the summer.
The Red Devils have been on a roll during their recent Premier League Summer Series tour across the pond in the United States. After bagging a 2-1 victory over West Ham, thrashing Bournemouth 4-1 and securing a 2-2 draw with Everton, morale is sky-high within the United ranks.
Ruben Amorim now has a golden opportunity to fine-tune his starting XI ahead of their Premier League curtain-raiser against Arsenal, as his squad returns to action on home turf.
Luckily for fans not at Old Trafford, they’ll be able to catch the game from the comfort of their own living room.
Here, Daily Star Sport gives you the lowdown on where it will be broadcast, along with the unusual kick-off time for the match….
When and where is Manchester United vs Fiorentina?
United’s friendly against Fiorentina is set to take place at Old Trafford, with more than 50,000 tickets already snapped up, reports the Mirror.
Dubbed the Snapdragon Cup, thanks to Qualcomm processor being the official shirt sponsor of the Red Devils, the match is slated to kick off at an odd time of 12.45pm BST.
No explanation has been provided for the peculiar kick-off time, as most English matches traditionally get underway at either 12.30pm or 3pm each weekend.
How to watch Manchester United vs Fiorentina
Like most pre-season fixtures, United’s showdown with Fiorentina won’t be aired on free-to-air TV in the UK.
But fret not, fans who haven’t bagged tickets for Old Trafford. The match will be aired live on MUTV.
An annual subscription to the service will set you back £29.99. Coverage will also be accessible on Manutd.com and through the club’s official app for supporters worldwide.
Manchester United’s pre-season schedule
Here’s a quick look at Manchester United’s pre-season so far.
After their match with Fiorentina, United will shift focus to their Premier League opener against Arsenal on Sunday, 17 August.
The game is also slated for Old Trafford, kicking off at 4.30pm, and Sky Sports will broadcast the showdown live.
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