MLS All-Stars vs Manchester United: Ferguson Expecting Tougher Challenge

Last summer saw Manchester United trample the MLS All-Stars side through a 5-2 victory; but Coach Sir Alex Ferguson has declared that the imminent clash would probably be visibly different.

Manchester United's Ferguson was pleased with his team's performance in their last friendly.

The Red Devils are currently on a tour in the United States as part of their preparations for the upcoming season, and they have so far shown great stability. They came from behind to defeat Chicago Fire 3-1 on July 23; however, Fergie has yet to make space for complaisance in his team, knowing how costly this mistake could be.

“We are at the stage where the games are a bit more serious,” the Manchester United manager stated during a press conference.

“The MLS (All-Stars) team is much stronger than the team we played last year, with players like David Beckham and Thierry Henry. Both are fantastic footballers with a great profile.”

An arguably bigger match awaits the Premier League champions on July 30, when they come up against Champions League title holders FC Barcelona. The Catalans overpowered the British titans at the Wembley Stadium on May 28 earlier this year to rule the European continent for the second time in three seasons.