Manchester United concluded their pre-season schedule on Saturday with a 1–1 stalemate against Fiorentina at Old Trafford. Simon Sohm gave the visitors an early lead before Robin Gosens inadvertently turned a Bruno Fernandes corner into his own net, leveling the score by halftime .
Despite showing flashes of promise from new signings such as Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, United were unable to find a winning goal in regulation time . The match proceeded to a penalty shootout, where United emerged victorious with a 5–4 scoreline, secured by a decisive penalty from Kobbie Mainoo .
The game was also marked by several notable moments: Benjamin Šeško was unveiled to the fans before kick-off but did not feature in the match, remaining in the stands . Former United goalkeeper David de Gea returned to Old Trafford for a heartfelt homage and received a warm reception from the crowd . However, a cancer cloud emerged late in the game when young defender Ayden Heaven went off injured, raising concerns ahead of the upcoming season .
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