United win on penalties after Fiorentina draw

Manchester United drew with Fiorentina 1-1 before winning the shootout to lift the Snapdragon Cup in their final pre-season friendly at Old Trafford.

Mbeumo and Fernandes shine as United beat Fiorentina on penalties

Manchester United and Fiorentina played at Old Trafford in a late pre-season friendly. United unveiled their four summer signings and paid tribute to David de Gea before kick off. Fiorentina took the lead early through Simon Sohm, and United levelled via an own goal from Robin Gosens after pressure from Leny Yoro. Matheus Cunha came close in the second half and Fiorentina hit the bar, but the match finished 1-1. A penalty shootout followed, with United winning 5-4 to claim the Snapdragon Cup.

The result matters less than what the game reveals about United's evolving balance. Bryan Mbeumo adds pace and intent on the wing, giving United an extra way to hurt teams with combinations from the flanks. Bruno Fernandes remains a driving force, able to pull strings and press from deep positions. Casemiro's steady presence highlights how far United still must go to create a midfield that can control games from midfield rather than chase them. The upshot is a snapshot of a squad still finding its cohesiveness, with questions about how new arrivals will fit into a consistent pattern once the competitive fixtures begin.

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The road ahead will reveal how quickly this mix of veterans and newcomers can deliver consistent results.