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Manchester United take on Leicester City in English Premier League season opener

Manchester United's Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho gestures on the touchline during the English FA Cup semi-final football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium in London, on April 21, 2018. / AFP PHOTO /

Manchester United will look to put a disappointing summer behind them when they headline the 2018-19 Premier League season opener against Leicester City at Old Trafford today.

Jose Mourinho’s side won only one of their six pre-season matches in 90 minutes—they beat AC Milan on penalties—and his relationship with executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward has been hurt over transfers, according to several media outlets.

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