Overview

• United opened their 2025–26 preparations with a 2-1 victory over West Ham in New Jersey
• Matthijs de Ligt publicly vowed to repay supporters after last season’s worst finish since 1974
• Having called last season "disastrous", coach Ruben Amorim has targeted a top-six Premier League finish
• The absence of European fixtures this season provides extra time for uninterrupted, intensive training sessions
• New signing Matheus Cunha featured in the win and earned praise from de Ligt for his attacking potential