How is pre season progressing for some of Europe's biggest clubs

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Manchester United, Barcelona, Arsenal and Liverpool have all been in action

Managers are beginning to settle on tactical systems, finalising their squads and forming judgments on the fringe and academy players that might be ready to make the step up.

Author | Josh D

Pre season 2025 | Newcastle. Liverpool, Man United, West Ham, Arsenal

Yokohama F. Marinos 1 - 3 Liverpool | Report by Super Local Sports News

Florian Wirtz opened his Liverpool account as Arne Slot’s side rounded off their pre-season tour of Asia with a 3-1 victory over Yokohama F. Marinos in Japan.#

Vissel Kobe 1 - 3 Barcelona

Barcelona defeated Vissel Kobe 3-1, thanks to late goals from new signing Roony Bardghji and young player Pedro Fernández. Marcus Rashford also made his debut as a Barcelona player in the friendly match in Japan.

Hamburger SV 0 - 4 Lyon

After a promising start from the home side, Lyon showed their class and clinical edge to race into a 3-0 half-time lead thanks to goals from Fofana, Maitland-Niles and Mikautadze. A fourth goal was then added by Moreira.

Arsenal 3 - 2 Newcastle United | Report  by Super Local Sports News

Arsenal made it back-to-back pre-season wins with a hard fought victory over Newcastle United in Singapore, recovering from an early setback to edge an entertaining contest under sticky skies.

Pre season 2025 | Newcastle. Liverpool, Man United, West Ham, Arsenal

Hearts 3 - 0 Sunderland | Report by Super Local Sports News 

Hearts marked Craig Gordon’s testimonial with a commanding 3-0 win over Premier League side Sunderland at Tynecastle Park, rounding off an unbeaten pre-season campaign in style.

Manchester United 2 - 1 West Ham United  | Report by GM Super News 

Manchester United began their Premier League Summer Series campaign with victory over West Ham United in New Jersey.

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