After two years of scheduling conflicts brought about by the coronavirus pandemic, this summer promises to provide a thrilling set of pre-season fixtures.
Europe’s big boys are all packing their bags for games across the globe, with overseas fans able to see their heroes live for the first time in many months.
This is a thread for all Pre season fixtures across Europe. Join the discussion and share your views on the various matches.
1.FC Nurnberg 3-5 Arsenal
Everton - Sunday July 17, M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore; kick-off 12am BST
Orlando City - Thursday July 21, Exploria Stadium, Florida; kick-off 12:30am BST
Chelsea - Sunday July 24, Camping World Stadium, Florida; kick-off 1am BST
Sevilla - Saturday July 30, Emirates Stadium, London; kick-off 12.30pm BST
Club America - Sunday July 17, Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas; kick-off 3am BST
Charlotte FC - Thursday July 21, Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte; kick-off 12am BST
Arsenal - Sunday July 24, Camping World Stadium, Florida; kick-off 1am BST
Udinese - Friday July 29, Dacia Arena, Udine; kick-off 8pm BST
Manchester United - Tuesday July 12, Rajamangala Stadium, Thailand; kick-off 2pm BST
Crystal Palace - Friday July 15, Singapore National Stadium, Kallang; kick-off 1.35pm BST
RB Leipzig - Thursday July 21, Red Bull Arena, Germany; kick-off 6.15pm BST
Salzburg - Wednesday July 27, Red Bull Arena, Austria; kick-off 7pm BST
Strasbourg - Sunday July 31, Anfield, Liverpool; kick-off 7.30pm BST
Club America - Thursday July 21, NRG Stadium, Houston; kick-off 1.30am BST
Bayern Munich - Sunday July 24, Lambeau Field, Green Bay; 12am BST
Liverpool - Tuesday July 12, Rajamangala Stadium, Thailand; kick-off 2pm BST
Melbourne Victory - Friday July 15, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne; kick-off 11.05am BST
Crystal Palace - Tuesday July 19, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne; kick-off 11.10am BST
Aston Villa - Saturday July 23, Optus Stadium, Perth; kick-off 10.45am BST
Atletico Madrid - Saturday July 30, Ullevaal Stadium, Norway; kick-off 12.45pm BST
Rayo Vallecano - Sunday July 31, Old Trafford, Manchester; kick-off 4pm
Team K League - Wednesday July 13, Seoul World Cup Stadium, South Korea; kick-off 12pm BST
Sevilla - Saturday July 16, Suwon World Cup Stadium, South Korea; kick-off 12pm BST
Rangers - Saturday July 23, Ibrox, Glasgow; kick-off 3pm BST
Roma - Saturday July 30, Sammy Ofer Stadium, Israel; kick-off 7.15pm BST
On Tuesday, Manchester United and Liverpool will play a preseason friendly at the Rajamangala National Stadium in Thailand to kick off their preparations for the 2022–23 season.
Red Devils are preparing for their Premier League debut against Brighton & Hove Albion on August 7, while Liverpool is preparing for its Community Shield match against Manchester City at the end of the month.
Erik ten Hag will manage Man United for the first time on Tuesday, with the 20-time English champions beginning their pre-season with a glamour friendly against bitter rivals Liverpool; the club have six games in the diary before the start of their Premier League season against Brighton, and it will be fascinating to see how the Red Devils perform in 2022-23 under the leadership of the highly-rated Dutchman.
Liverpool’s 2021-22 campaign ended in disappointment, with the team finishing second behind Manchester City in the Premier League table and losing the Champions League final to Real Madrid, they did manage to win an FA Cup and EFL Cup double last term.
The Reds will again look to battle Man City at the top of the Premier League in the coming season, and head coach Jurgen Klopp will again be demanding the highest of standards from his players.
Manchester United possible starting lineup:
De Gea; Dalot, Maguire, Varane, Shaw; Van de Beek, Fernandes, Fred; Sancho, Martial, Rashford
Liverpool possible starting lineup:
Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson; Henderson, Thiago, Keita; Jota, Firmino, Salah
It will be good to see Bruno Fernandes wear the Captain armband! 
Testing times for both Bruno & Erik ten Hag! 
Man Utd XI: De Gea, Dalot, Lindelof, Varane, Shaw, McTominay, Fred, Sancho, Fernandes, Rashford, Martial
Liverpool XI: Alisson, Mabaya, Phillips, Gomez, Chambers; Henderson, Morton; Elliott, Carvalho, Diaz; Firmino
Darwin Núñez is fit enough to make the Liverpool bench. 
MATCH DAY!
12’ Sancho
Manchester United scored as many goals against Liverpool this afternoon as their previous six encounters with them combined (4)
Encouraging start for Erik ten Hag