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Jonny Evans’ throwback moment and three more things spotted in Manchester United win vs Lyon
20.07.2023 - 06:23 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United have made in two wins in two pre-season friendlies thanks to Donny Van de Beek’s winner against Lyon at Murrayfield in Scotland.
The playmaker’s well-taken volley from Dan Gore’s cross was enough to separate the two teams in the club’s final fixture before the tour of the US. Those on international duty last month did not feature after only returning to Carrington on Saturday.
They are expected to get their first minutes of the summer against Arsenal in New York. However, regarding those who did feature, here are four things spotted during the 90 minutes in Scotland on Wednesday.
Jonny Evans came on for the second half and helped keep a clean sheet for his side after signing a surprise short-term deal at United on Tuesday. The 35-year-old was directing play from the back, guiding academy stars throughout the game.
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On 70 minutes, the centre-half put in a solid challenge on a Lyon attacker, prompting a huge round of applause from the United faithful in a real throwback. He will travel to the US with United to feature against Wrexham in San Diego.
Usually, the atmosphere at pre-season friendlies are more jovial and relaxed as parents take their kids to see their beloved side, perhaps for the first time. However, against the backdrop of the takeover, a number of those inside Murrayfield continued the anti-ownership protests.
“We want Glazers out” was heard from a section of the support. Just over 48,000 were in attendance for the fixture.
United had made a wholesale change to their starting XI at the break, Joe Hugill one of
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