Manchester United to play friendly in Dublin

Manchester United will play a pre-season friendly match against an Airtricity League XI on Wednesday 4 August at the Aviva stadium in Dublin, it has been confirmed.

Manager Alex Ferguson says he is "really looking forward to going back to Dublin" for the first time since 2002 for a friendly match with Shelbourne, which United won 5-0.

The Reds boss told ManUtd.com: "We have a massive fanbase in Ireland, it will be great to play a match on their home turf and I know the Irish supporters will make the atmosphere very special."