Manchester United 2-2 AC Milan (5-4 pens): Red Devils cap off successful pre-season with shootout victory over Serie A side
Manchester United 2-2 AC Milan (5-4 pens): Red Devils cap off successful pre-season with shootout victory over Serie A side

Manchester United 2-2 AC Milan (5-4 pens): Red Devils cap off successful pre-season with shootout victory over Serie A side

Romelu Lukaku and Paul Pogba were absent as Manchester United finished their pre-season with a penalty-shootout victory over AC Milan.

The Red Devils took the lead through Marcus Rashford, before ex-Liverpool midfielder Suso and Samu Castillejo put Milan in front.

England international Jesse Lingard equalised proceedings late on to take the game to spot-kicks.

And new summer signing Daniel James scored the winning penalty in Cardiff’s Principality Stadium.

Lukaku continues to be linked with a move away from Old Trafford, while Pogba was absent due to a back injury.

Ole Gunnar Solsjaer’s side start their Premier League campaign at home against Chelsea on Sunday next weekend.

World Cup winner Pogba reportedly failed to make the trip to Cardiff in an attempt to force a move to Real Madrid, but boss Solskjaer said he had suffered a back spasm.

“I think he’ll be available early next week,” said Solskjaer before the game.

Lukaku looks to be headed out of Old Trafford in the coming days, with a reported swap deal with Juventus involving Paulo Dybala mooted.

Victory for United against Milan means they have won all six of their pre-season matches, albeit with this one requiring a penalty shootout, which finished 5-4.

Daniel Maldini, the 17-year-old son of Italy and Milan legend Paolo, missed the only spot-kick.

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