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Manchester United are preapring to face Rosenborg in their next pre-season game
Mason Mount, Luke Shaw, Harry Maguire of Manchester United
Manchester United are continung their pre-season schedule (Image: Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images)
Everything you need to know ahead of Rosenborg vs Manchester United:
Kick-off time: Manchester United take on Rosenborg in a pre-season friendly on Friday. The action gets underway at 5pm BST at the Lerkendal Stadion in Trondheim, Norway. While this fixture is part of United's pre-season schedule, the Norwegian hosts are already deep into their domestic campaign, currently occupying 10th place in the Eliteserien after 13 matches.
UK television channel: Fans can catch the live broadcast exclusively on MUTV. The dedicated pre-match coverage starts at exactly 4pm, guaranteeing viewers a full hour of build-up. Sky viewers will find the channel on 418, whereas Virgin Media customers should head to 526; all require an active MUTV subscription.
Live stream information: Supporters wishing to watch the match online can stream the game directly through the official Manchester United website or the dedicated MUTV app. Accessing the streaming service also requires an active MUTV subscription. Fans can currently purchase this comprehensive annual digital pass for £29.99.
US broadcast details: American viewers can watch the game live via MUTV, Fubo Sports and the CBS Sports Network. The match begins at 12pm EST, which is also 9am PST, allowing fans in the USA to monitor the team's pre-season action during the day.
United team news: Benjamin Sesko and new goalkeeper Karl Darlow missed the recent defeat to Wrexham but are expected to be fit to face Rosenborg. Furthermore, JJ Gabriel could make his first-team debut after returning to training this week. Manager Michael Carrick remains without several key stars following their World Cup exploits.
Head-to-head record: These two sides have never crossed paths in an official competitive fixture. However, they did meet in a 2024 pre-season friendly, which saw United suffer a frustrating 1-0 defeat. The Red Devils will want to avoid a repeat of that outcome in their next game against the Norwegian side.