Preview: Man Utd vs Arsenal in LA

Prologue, date, kick-off time, how to watch, live stream, team news and much more 

Prologue

Arsenal meet Manchester United this weeked in an expectant Los Angeles as both sides ramp up their pre-season in sunny California this weekend.

Following a 1-1 draw after 90 minutes, which saw Fabio Vieira put the North Londoners ahead, prior to Antoine Semenya's second half leveller, the Gunners beat Bournemouth 5-4 on penalties at the home of LA Galaxy in Carson on the outskirts of LA on Wednesday evening.

With Erik Ten Hag finally being given an extended contract earlier this month, United are a few days behind Arsenal in terms of starting their US, but they did earn their first win of their pre-season against Rangers in Edinburgh last week.

Date, kick-off time and venue

Although tickets still remain for the clash, the Gunners return to the state of the art SoFi Stadium to play in front of a large crowd against their old rivals.

Man Utd vs Arsenal is scheduled for a 5pm kick-off Los Angeles time on Saturday, July 27 - which works out as a 1am kick-off time on Sunday 28 July, 2024 in the UK. 

The SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles will host the match.

Where to watch Manchester United vs Arsenal

TV channel: The game will be broadcast on Arsenal’s official website as well as MUTV. 

Live stream: Both platforms will also provide subscribers with a live stream.

You can also buy a one-game pass for £4.99 now, with the price rising to £14.99 on matchday.

Coverage starts at 12am UK time in the early hours of Sunday morning, with a full hour-long build-up show.

Team news: 

Arsenal will have welcomed back Gabriel Magalhaes, Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz after they were given extra time off due to their Euro 2024 and Copa America exertions.

However, the trio are unlikely to be involved against the Red Devils.

Despite a raft of substitutes, Emile Smith Rowe remained on the bench during the Cherries clash at LA Galaxy as the 23-year-old former Arsenal academy graduate hones in on a £35m move to Fulham.

United will have Rasmus Hojlund, Christian Eriksen and Tom Heaton available after being on Euro 2024 duty.

Leny Yoro has been included in their squad for the tour, although new teammate Joshua Zirkzee is still enjoying a post-Euros break.

SoFi Stadium

SoFi Stadium is a state of the art entertainment destination built in Inglewood by Los Angeles Rams Owner/Chairman Stan Kroenke. The first indoor-outdoor stadium to be constructed, SoFi Stadium is the home of the Los Angeles Chargers and the Los Angeles Rams.

It hosted the 2022 Super Bowl LVI and is set to host Super Bowl LXI in February 2027.

It will also be the site of the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2028 Olympic Games.

Located on the site of the former Hollywood Park racetrack, the stadium is the centerpiece of a 298-acre mixed-use development featuring retail, commercial office space, a hotel, residential units, and outdoor park spaces. 

Capacity is set at 70,240.

Head to head (h2h) competitive matches only

Man United wins: 101

Draws: 50

Arsenal wins: 89

United beat Arsenal at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey last July, but the Gunners did the double over the Red Devils during the 2023-24 campaign (3-2, 1-0).