Asean All-Stars vs Manchester United: Who will prevail in this friendly clash?

On Wednesday, May 28, we’re in for a friendly showdown as the ASEAN All-Stars take on Manchester United. Kick-off is set for 14:45 Central European Time, and I’m offering a pick for this encounter.

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Asean All-Stars vs Manchester United: Match preview

The ASEAN All-Stars squad was originally assembled by the ASEAN Football Federation in 2014 as part of a charity initiative to aid those affected by Typhoon Haiyan. However, the team hasn’t played a match in over a decade, making this their first appearance on the pitch since then. The side is managed by Malaysia’s national team coach, Kim Sang Sik.

Manchester United have endured a disastrous Premier League campaign, finishing just 15th in the table. Last week, they also fell to Tottenham in the UEFA Europa League final and will miss out on next season’s Champions League. Nevertheless, the “Red Devils” wrapped up their season on a high, defeating Aston Villa 2-0 in their final league fixture.

Notably, this marks United’s first trip to Malaysia since their 2009 pre-season tour, and the club is expected to net over £7 million from the journey.

Probable lineups

• ASEAN All-Stars: Nadzli, Fandi, Ferrari, Do Duy Manh, Nguyen Van Vi, Aguinaldo, Nguyen Hoang Duc, Reyes, Kanitsridampan, Maung Maung Lwin, Joao Pedro
• Manchester United: Bayindir; Dalot, Maguire, Nebesa; Amad, Ugarte, Casemiro, Dorgu; Fernandes, Gora; Højlund

Prediction

This match carries no competitive weight for either Manchester United or the ASEAN All-Stars. Despite United’s disappointing season, I still see them as clear favourites—even with potential squad rotation. I expect a confident win for the English side, with a three-goal margin.