Manchester United thrashed Rosenborg 5-0 at the Lerkendal Stadion in Trondheim on Friday, delivering Michael Carrick his first victory since being appointed permanent manager. The Red Devils, still in the early stages of pre-season, were looking to put last week’s defeat to Wrexham behind them.
Kick-off was at 5pm BST, with the Norwegian hosts already 13 matches into their domestic campaign and sitting 10th in the Eliteserien. United’s squad included Benjamin Sesko and goalkeeper Karl Darlow, both expected to be fit after missing the Wrexham loss, while youngster JJ Gabriel could make his first-team debut after returning to training this week.
“Manchester United thrashed Rosenborg 5-0 in Trondheim, earning Michael Carrick his first win as permanent manager.”
For fans unable to attend, the match was broadcast live exclusively on MUTV, with pre-match coverage starting at 4pm. Sky viewers could tune in on channel 418, Virgin Media customers on 526, all requiring an active MUTV subscription. Online streaming was available via the official Manchester United website or the MUTV app, also requiring a subscription. US viewers could watch on MUTV, Fubo Sports, or CBS Sports Network.
Carrick, still without several key stars for the trip, will hope the emphatic scoreline builds momentum as United continue their pre-season preparations.
