ASEAN All-Stars vs MU score prediction: Hardly any surprises

Just hours after their final Premier League win of the season against Aston Villa, Manchester United headed to Southeast Asia to kick off their pre-season tour. The Red Devils’ first opponents were the ASEAN All-Stars – a squad of elite players from across the region, including Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, Cambodia, and Singapore.

Coach Ruben Amorim brought many important pillars on this tour, including Bruno Fernandes, Diogo Dalot and young talent Alejandro Garnacho. Despite only coming on in the final minutes of the Europa League final, Garnacho was still part of the MU squad traveling to Asia, amid speculation about his future at Old Trafford. In addition, Manuel Ugarte was also named before joining the Uruguay team.

On the other side, the ASEAN All-Stars are a collective of 10 countries in the Southeast Asian region (except Brunei). The squad led by Korean coach Kim Sang-sik includes 4 Vietnamese players, including Duy Manh and Hoang Duc. However, the pillars of Indonesia - the team currently considered the strongest in the region - did not participate due to preparations for the World Cup qualifiers.

There is no history of confrontation between the two teams, but the difference in level is too obvious. MU is still the leading name in European football, while the ASEAN All-Stars is just a temporary group, lacking in harmony and squad depth.

MU's aim is not only to win but also to rebuild the squad after a disappointing season. Amorim's team finished 15th in the Premier League and were empty-handed in the cup competitions. Friendly matches like this are an opportunity for the coaching staff to review the squad before entering the new season, at the same time reassuring fans after a turbulent year.

With superior strength and determination to start over, Manchester United is expected to have a resounding victory over ASEAN All-Stars in the match at 7:45 p.m. on May 28.

Our newspaper predicts:ASEAN All-Stars 0-6 MU