Man United vs Lens score, result 3-1

Manchester United came from behind to record an impressive 3-1 victory over RC Lens, in the penultimate pre-season friendly for Erik ten Hag's men.

Florian Sotoca had put the visitors ahead at Old Trafford with an effort from the edge of the centre circle in the first half, before Marcus Rashford, Antony and Casemiro scored in the second period to turn the game around.

The result meant Andre Onana and Mason Mount enjoyed winning starts as the pair made their first home appearances since joining the Reds, and our latest summer signing Rasmus Højlund will look forward to doing the same soon, after being presented to the crowd before kick-off. 

However, United responded sharply after the restart, with three quickfire goals turning the contest on its head, as Antony slipped in Marcus Rashford for his first preseason goal.

Antony's clever finish doubled United's advantage, before Rashford's towering header deflected off Casemiro, for United's third.

Ten Hag is likely to rest the majority of his players who featured against Lens for tomorrow's trip to Dublin as United face Athletic Club in their final preseason encounter.

Lens finished second in Ligue 1 last season and have been be favoured for a strong line-up from Erik ten Hag to begin what is a double-header of pre-season matches this weekend. Athletic Club follow in Dublin on Sunday.

Two players who don’t appear are Amad Diallo and Kobbie Mainoo, following respective knee and ankle injuries which will keep them on the sidelines for at least the first few weeks of the season. Tyrell Malacia and Anthony Martial also unavailable.

Shortly after this, Garnacho was making yet another charge down the left when he was stopped in physical fashion, having been clipped by Salis Abdul Samed. Gradit then bounded into him at the expense of a free kick.

Luke Shaw stepped up to swing the ball in from the flank and his set piece was converted for 3-1, with both Rashford and Casemiro initially claiming the goal. MUTV replays showed Shaw had picked out an unmarked Rashford who looked to head into the bottom right corner, but the ball ricocheted off the Brazilian into the left side of the net.

Rashford was looking to put the icing on a successful afternoon when he picked up possession in the centre of the park in the final ten minutes and danced passed Stijn Spierings. Some more silky footwork took him into the area but his strike was blocked by a defender, with the score remaining 3-1 at the full-time whistle.

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Sarah H

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