TRUST Erling Haaland's head in the half-hearted Manchester Derby today at Wembley.
United and City meet (3pm ITV) in a pre-season rehash of the FA Cup Final, but instead of being knackered after a long campaign, this time they'll be knackered after a long summer, or something.
The flimsy nature of professional athletes aside, much of the interest for armchair punters will be in seeing how some of Erik ten Hag's youngsters and purchases perform in this final warm-up friendly.
The Old Trafford boss could do with lucking into another Kobbie Mainoo. Another two would be better.
How Manchester United have managed to bungle recruitment and development over recent years is a source of wonder - and they might well be at it again.
We now won't see £52million superteen centre-back Leny Yoro for months. That could be unlucky.
Denne historien er fra August 10, 2024-utgaven av Daily Star.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent ? Logg på
Denne historien er fra August 10, 2024-utgaven av Daily Star.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent? Logg på
SEAN THE DOOR
Dyche is booted out just hours ahead of kick-off
SPIN DOCTOR
Potter ready to clean up at Hammers after 'washing machine' hell at Chelsea
KARL HAILS PEP TALK
Guardiola's honesty is a fitting tribute for Robbo
Conn and have a go
SEAMUS IN REVENGE BID
I'LL HACK FLAK FROM NOVAK
Coach Murray happy to get Djok volley of abuse
ALL SAINT
One-club journey's just ideal for hero Knowles
Super Cooper goes large
THE NEW FIVE-DOOR 'EXCLUSIVE TRIM RETAINS ALL THE FUN OF ITS PREDECESSOR
Struggle to blend in with the crowd
NO ONE STAYS IN TOUCH
YOU CAN GHOUL YOUR OWN WAY
Stevie haunted by pal Christine
It's a fur cop!
FIREARMS DOG LISSY HAS RETIRED DUE TO \"WORK AVOIDANCE'