According to The Telegraph, Manchester United and Chelsea plan to face non-league Wrexham United in a pre-season friendly. The club is owned by the famous actor Ryan Reynolds. The team recently reached the fourth round of the FA Cup, losing in the replay against Sheffield United.
Manchester United and Chelsea plan to play Wrexham in the United States. Wrexham plays in the National League. Considering that United and the Blues are two of the biggest clubs in English football, their decision to take on a non-league team like Wrexham comes as a surprise.
Manchester United and Chelsea have had contrasting fortunes this term
The form of Manchester United and Chelsea this season could not have been more different. The Blues are tenth in the Premier League with 31 points from 23 games. They are winless in their last five games in all competitions, losing their last two.
Meanwhile, the Red Devils are third in the Premier League, five points behind leaders Arsenal. United have shown a massive resurgence under Erik ten Hag. They have been unbeaten in their last 18 matches at Old Trafford, and the aura around the iconic stadium seems to be back.
United recently Barcelona in the round of 16 of the UEFA Europa League. Midfielder Antony, who scored against the Blaugrana, said the team are determined to continue their rich streak of form and recapture the team’s glory days. He Said (via United’s website)
“When I came here, I said that Manchester United is a great club and that we are going to put this club back where it belongs: fighting and winning trophies. We know it will be a difficult task, but I am aware of how great we are as a club and how good we are. It will be a dream come true. In my first season, if we can win a trophy. I hope I can continue like this so that the glory follows.”
The Red Devils take on Newcastle United on Sunday night (February 26) in the Carabao Cup final as they look to end a six-year trophy drought.