Liputan6.com, Jakarta Manchester United secured the 2025 Premier League Summer Series title after a 2-2 draw against Everton in the final match of the pre-season tournament.
The intense match took place on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, United States.
This draw was enough for the Red Devils to finish top of the standings with seven points, one point ahead of second-place West Ham United.
This victory concluded Manchester United's pre-season tour of the United States, providing optimism ahead of the start of the new season.
In the match against Everton, Manchester United's goals were scored by Bruno Fernandes from the penalty spot and Mason Mount.
Meanwhile, Everton responded through goals from Iliman Ndiaye and an own goal from Ayden Heaven.
This match also marked the debuts of several new players who are expected to make significant contributions to the squad.
New Player Debuts and a Fierce Match
The Everton vs. Manchester United match was played at a high level of intensity from the start.
Manchester United took the lead through Bruno Fernandes' penalty in the 19th minute.
The penalty was awarded after Amad Diallo was fouled by James Tarkowski in the box, demonstrating an effective early attack from the Red Devils.
Everton didn't let up and equalized in the 40th minute through Iliman Ndiaye. This goal made the score 1-1 at halftime.
In the second half, Manchester United regained the lead thanks to Mason Mount's goal in the 69th minute, demonstrating a more coordinated and adaptable attack.
However, Everton equalized again in the 75th minute through a bizarre own goal from Ayden Heaven, after the ball rebounded off Amad Diallo.
The 2-2 scoreline held until the final whistle, ensuring Manchester United earned a point that was enough for the title.
The match also saw the debuts of new Manchester United recruits Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford and Matheus Cunha, who both made their first appearances for the club under manager Ruben Amorim.
Manchester United Holds Firm Top of Pre-Season Tournament Standings
Manchester United's campaign in the 2025 Premier League Summer Series demonstrated consistent performance.
Prior to the draw against Everton, Ruben Amorim's team had secured two crucial wins.
These victories laid a solid foundation for their position at the top of the table.The Red Devils kicked off the tournament by defeating West Ham United 2-1 in their first match.
They then continued their dominance with a resounding 4-1 victory over Bournemouth.
These two positive results put Manchester United in a favorable position to win the title.
With a total of seven points from three matches, Manchester United managed to outscore their closest challenger, West Ham United, who finished in second place with six points.
This consistency demonstrated the team's readiness for the upcoming season.
Victory in this preseason tournament provided a significant morale boost for the entire squad.
Team Optimism and Progress Ahead of the New Season
This victory in the 2025 Premier League Summer Series marked a positive end to Manchester United's pre-season tour of the United States.
Coach Ruben Amorim expressed his satisfaction with the team's overall performance, particularly in the first half of the match against Everton.
He highlighted how his team displayed fluid attack and good coordination.
Bruno Fernandes, team captain, also stated that the club is working to improve the quality of the team and the competition among the players.
This statement reflects the club's strong ambition to achieve greater heights in the coming season.
The progress demonstrated during this pre-season is a crucial asset for Manchester United.
This result also provides an early glimpse into the squad's potential with the addition of new players.
Their adaptation and contribution will be key to facing the challenges of official competition.
With a strong foundation from this pre-season, Manchester United hopes to start the new season in top form and achieve its stated targets.