Overview

• Manchester United beat Bournemouth 4-1 in Chicago to maintain a perfect record in the Premier League Summer Series and move into pole position.
• Ruben Amorim said United’s heightened intensity and tactical cohesion underpinned their dominance and set a confident tone before the final match against Everton.
• Newcastle United suffered a 1-0 defeat to a K-League XI in Suwon, marking their third straight pre-season loss on the Asian tour.
• The Magpies completed goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale’s signing but remain in pursuit of a centre-forward, with Benjamin Sesko talks ongoing and Alexander Isak remaining in England as Liverpool show interest.
• Both clubs are balancing fitness preparations with transfer strategies under Financial Fair Play constraints as the September 1 deadline approaches.