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Manchester United will face arch-rivals Liverpool in Bangkok as part of their July pre-season tour, with Premier League giants embarking on their first money-spinning overseas tours in three years due to pandemic

Manchester United have confirmed they will take on fierce rivals Liverpool in a blockbuster pre-season friendly in Bangkok, Thailand in July.

United return to the Thai capital for the first time since 2013, with 'The Match' Centenary Cup taking place at the Rajamangala stadium on July 12.

The Red Devils also confirmed they will then travel to Melbourne to take on Melbourne Victory on Friday July 15 and then fellow Premier League side Crystal Palace on Tuesday July 19.

Manchester United will face arch-rivals Liverpool in a July pre-season friendly in Bangkok

United's Football Director, John Murtough said: 'Pre-season tours are such an important part of the squad's preparation for the season ahead, so it's crucial to have excellent training facilities and high-quality opposition.