Manchester United vs Lyon LIVE! Pre-season friendly match stream, latest score and goal updates today
The second pre-season friendly of Manchester United’s summer takes place today as Erik ten Hag brings his side to Edinburgh for a clash with French club Lyon. After beating Leeds last time out, the Red Devils will hope for another confidence-boosting outing this afternoon.
In the United line-up for the friendly in Scotland are Antony, Mason Mount and Jadon Sancho with the likes of Marcus Rashford left at home as they continue their preparations for the upcoming tour of the United States. Andre Onana’s transfer from Inter Milan has not been confirmed in time for him to play but Jonny Evans could make a second debut after signing a short-term contract.
Fans will also be able to check in on a number of young stars with Amad Diallo and Kobbie Mainoo in the starting XI. Follow all the latest updates from Man Utd vs Lyon via Standard Sport’s LIVE blog!
Live updates
Man Utd 0-0 Lyon: 38 mins
Mount will have the free-kick, to United’s left and 22 yards out…
It’s low and off the wall before a deflection pings it goalwards and Lopes claims.
Man Utd 0-0 Lyon: 35 mins
Vital touch from Mount in the United box and they counter down the right via Antony before a nasty lunge from Mata upends Mount on the edge of the area.
A good free-kick chance, this. Mount looks okay to continue.
Man Utd 0-0 Lyon: 33 mins
More suspect play out from the feet of Kovar as Varane is forced into a stretched touch back into his own box after a bit of a hospital pass. Man United escape.
Man Utd 0-0 Lyon: 31 mins
Mata escapes into space down the right and clips a nice cross towards Jeffinho, yet Varane is back and well-positioned to head out.
Man Utd 0-0 Lyon: 29 mins
A cute nutmeg from Antony is gobbled up by Tolisso before he’s fouled by the Brazilian. That drew an ‘aww’ from the crowd in a quiet spell of this first half.
Man Utd 0-0 Lyon: 28 mins
The scene of lanky United goalkeeper Kovar looking a bit unsure on the ball before a shanked clearance finds an opposition player is giving me serious David de Gea vibes.
We’re yet to see the Czech goalkeeper’s shot-stopping ability tested.
Man Utd 0-0 Lyon: 25 mins
A bit of a scrappy period and the camera turns to a behatted Erik ten Hag, who shakes his head at something while in conversation with Steve McClaren.
Highlights: Amad Diallo denied by the goalkeeper
Man Utd 0-0 Lyon: 22 mins
Lyon want handball for Mainoo blocking Lacazette’s low shot in the box… no dice. Replays confirm it hit his hip.
Man Utd 0-0 Lyon: 19 mins
A bit of possession for Lyon now as they look to finally get a grip on the game. Should also be a chance for United to show off their pressing ability.
