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Will the first Manchester Derby outside the UK take place in the US?

According to sources close to ESPN FC, the first ever Manchester derby outside the United Kingdom could take place in the United States this year. The last time the two teams tried to play a derby outside the country was in Beijing in the summer of 2016.

But that match was called off six hours before kickoff due to torrential rain rendering the Bird’s Nest Stadium pitch unplayable.

Mourinho prefers the United States for pre-season training

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho was not happy with the conditions on offer for his squad to train in during last year’s camp in China and voiced his opinion about the same to the board when the Red Devils returned to England ahead of the Premier League season.