Manchester United vs ASEAN All-Stars LIVE!
Manchester United’s abject season went from bad to worse on Wednesday as the Red Devils fell to a 1-0 defeat in Kuala Lumpur. Ruben Amorim cut a miserable figure throughout the friendly as his side were unable to break down the ASEAN All-Stars, a super-team comprised of Southeast Asian and Australian players. His already irredeemable campaign was somehow made more bleak.
While Amorim named a strong squad, featuring five of those who started the Europa League final, it was no surprise that United were groggy off the mark, having flown to Kuala Lumpur just hours after finishing their Premier League campaign with a win over Aston Villa on Sunday. But jetlag aside, there can be few excuses for the quality of their performance.
In the first half hour, All-Stars looked far more likely to score, going close through Nguyen Hai Long and Amani Aguinaldo, but the deadlock remained as Andre Onana made some important stops. Follow the game LIVE below with our dedicated match blog, featuring expert insight and analysis from Arthur Ferridge.
Man Utd vs ASEAN All-Stars latest news
- Kick-off time: 1.45pm BST
- How to watch: MUTV
- Man United starting XI
- Joao Pedro and Sergio Aguero to be involved?
- Score prediction
FT: ASEAN All Stars 1-0 Man United
15:42 , Arthur FerridgeFull time in Kuala Lumpur and a new low for Manchester United.
ASEAN All Stars 1-0 Man United
15:41 , Arthur Ferridge90+5mins: Jim Thwaites makes an unbelievable last-ditch tackle to deny Segesic, who was through on goal. That’s something United can take home.
ASEAN All Stars 1-0 Man United
15:37 , Arthur Ferridge90mins: Into injury time and still United trail.
ASEAN All Stars 1-0 Man United
15:33 , Arthur Ferridge87mins: The All-Stars are more compact than ever off the ball - they have every man behind the ball.
ASEAN All Stars 1-0 Man United
15:28 , Arthur Ferridge82mins: Diallo gets in behind and latches onto Fernandes’ chip, but his shot is over and the flag goes up anyway.
ASEAN All Stars 1-0 Man United
15:26 , Arthur Ferridge79mins: United are displaying all the hallmarks of a top team confounded by a low block. They are just passing around in circles, from one corner to the other and back again.
ASEAN All Stars 1-0 Man United
15:22 , Arthur Ferridge76mins: Diallo’s free kick is tame and comfortably saved.
GOAL! ASEAN All Stars 1-0 Man United
15:19 , Arthur Ferridge70mins: Incrdible - All-Stars lead! A gorgeous diagonal ball from Adrian Segecic finds Maung Maung Lwin, and the Myanmar national team captain makes no mistake.
ASEAN All Stars 0-0 Man United
15:15 , Arthur Ferridge69mins: More good defending from the All-stars! Diallo finds Obi in the box, but he is under massive pressure and his shot is weak. Easy block.
ASEAN All Stars 0-0 Man United
15:09 , Arthur Ferridge62mins: Garnacho is in a wonderful position, but is wrongly deemed offside. Evans found him with a fantastic long ball, but, alas, there is no VAR today.
ASEAN All Stars 0-0 Man United
15:06 , Arthur Ferridge59mins: Fernandes shoots on the volley from outside the box and sends it well over.
ASEAN All Stars 0-0 Man United
15:04 , Arthur Ferridge57mins: Ruben Amorim looks pretty miserable on the touchline. No ben a huge amount for him to smile about this afternoon.
ASEAN All Stars 0-0 Man United
15:01 , Arthur Ferridge55mins: Ben Davis is introduced for All-Stars. The Thai international has formerly played for Fulham and Oxford United.
ASEAN All Stars 0-0 Man United
15:0054mins: Fernandes attempts a rabona through ball to Garnacho but overhits it - that’s behind for a goal kick.
ASEAN All Stars 0-0 Man United
14:59 , Arthur Ferridge52mins: Linesman finds Bounkong to be offside and drops his flag as he signals so.
ASEAN All Stars 0-0 Man United
14:5851mins: Garnacho squares up to Bounkong on the far side, does four stepovers, and passes backwards.
ASEAN All Stars 0-0 Man United
14:56 , Arthur Ferridge49mins: Garnacho is also on, it transpires, alongside Diallo.
ASEAN All Stars 0-0 Man United
14:53 , Arthur Ferridge47mins: Amorim brought on Bruno Fernandes and Jonny Evans at the break
2ND HALF: ASEAN All Stars 0-0 Man United
14:52 , Arthur FerridgeBack underway!
HT: ASEAN All Stars 0-0 Man United
14:37 , Arthur FerridgeThe referee brings the first half to a close, and one must say the All-Stars have been the better side.
This could still go either way!
ASEAN All Stars 0-0 Man United
14:36 , Arthur Ferridge45+3mins: Vuvuzeulas are in action around the ground.
ASEAN All Stars 0-0 Man United
14:3445+1mins: Reyes does well to beat his man as All-Stars look to break awaybut is dispossessed by Ugarte.
United come straight back and Khan makes a crucial touch to prevent Hojlund’s shot, before Mainoo shoots, again tame into the hands of Khammai.
ASEAN All Stars 0-0 Man United
14:3244mins: Bizarre timing to make changes, but All-Stars bring on Bounkong and Ra’op for Adamson and Coulibaly.
ASEAN All Stars 0-0 Man United
14:31 , Arthur Ferridge43mins: Dorgu hits Aguinaldo off the ball and leaves the Filipino in a heap on the floor. He is fit to carry on.
ASEAN All Stars 0-0 Man United
14:29 , Arthur Ferridge41mins: United’s youngsters look more creative than the senior players did, but their energy has not yet yielded any concrete results.
ASEAN All Stars 0-0 Man United
14:26 , Arthur Ferridge38mins: Stunning defending! The cross from the free kick is knocked down to Mainoo, but Delbridge gets there first to bat it away.
Kamason later smacks one from range, which flies over.
ASEAN All Stars 0-0 Man United
14:25All-Stars are doing a great job of playing around the United press, but the visitors are enjoying a better spell here. Mainoo, now wearing the captain’s armband, is fouled by Adamson to hand United a free kick near the byline on the left flank.
ASEAN All Stars 0-0 Man United
14:22 , Arthur Ferridge35mins: A tidy team news on the edge of the All-Stars penalty area ends with a loose touch from Mainoo.
ASEAN All Stars 0-0 Man United
14:22 , Arthur Ferridge34mins: Mainoo looses one low from distance but Khammai gets down to it quickly to hand United another corner, which they squander.
ASEAN All Stars 0-0 Man United
14:20 , Arthur Ferridge30mins: Another clumsy tackle goes in from Mainoo, and United line up a rash of very early subs.
Casemiro, Maguire, Moorhouse, and Dalot are replaced by Kamason, Armer, Lacey, and Kone.
ASEAN All Stars 0-0 Man United
14:15 , Arthur Ferridge26mins: That’s the chance of the day so far! All-Stars find themselves in the area again and proffer another good shot, but Onana gets down to it. He spills it, but Heaven is there to recover possession.
ASEAN All Stars 0-0 Man United
14:13 , Arthur Ferridge26mins: Fair to say Ruben Amorim does not look thrilled with his side’s performance so far.
ASEAN All Stars 0-0 Man United
14:12 , Arthur Ferridge24mins: United’s corner finds Maguire, who heads it into the floor for a straightforward save. All-Stars counter through Nguyen, who twists and turns on the edge of the box and sees his shot blocked.
ASEAN All Stars 0-0 Man United
14:10 , Arthur Ferridge22mins: Adamson harries a prone Dorgu and forces him into a handball in a compromising area. The following free kick, taken from the right hand side of the box, is well taken but routinely cleared by United.
ASEAN All Stars 0-0 Man United
14:08 , Arthur Ferridge21mins: Casemiro looks for a hero ball to Dalot over the top, but miss-hits it into the waiting arms of Khammai.
ASEAN All Stars 0-0 Man United
14:07 , Arthur Ferridge19mins: Conversation to be had as to who is playing the better three-at-the-back system here.
ASEAN All Stars 0-0 Man United
14:05 , Arthur Ferridge17mins: Aguinaldo latches onto a bobbling ball in the box and rifles one at goal. Dangerous effort, but slips over.
ASEAN All Stars 0-0 Man United
14:03 , Arthur Ferridge15mins: Corner goes short to Nguyen who shoots from outside the box, looking to curl one. If it weren’t for the athletics track encircling the pitch, that would have gone into Row Z. Instead, it is in the steeplechase pit.
ASEAN All Stars 0-0 Man United
14:02 , Arthur Ferridge14mins: Nguyen gets on the ball again and looks to shoot from range, but Heaven blocks it - corner given. The Hanoi winger has been a bright spark.
ASEAN All Stars 0-0 Man United
14:0112mins: Corner to United... Hojlund pressures Aguinaldo into a mistake and the centre-back puts the ball behind.
Moorhouse puts his foot through the corner, which sails out for a goal-kick untouched.
ASEAN All Stars 0-0 Man United
13:59 , Arthur Ferridge11mins: Nguyen shoots from the free kick (ambitious) and cannot get the effort on target. Saw his name in lights, there.
ASEAN All Stars 0-0 Man United
13:58 , Arthur Ferridge10mins: Dukuly beats Munro with a smart feint and is tripped. Free kick to the All-Stars.
ASEAN All Stars 0-0 Man United
13:58 , Arthur Ferridge10mins: Moorhouse is looking to make an impression here as he runs at the All Stars but is unceremoniously dispossessed by Aguinaldo.
ASEAN All Stars 0-0 Man United
13:55 , Arthur Ferridge7mins: Casemiro is giving the All-Stars no room to breathe. He has been throwing himself into some crunching challenges already.
ASEAN All Stars 0-0 Man United
13:54 , Arthur Ferridge6mins: Nguyen blitzes in behind and burns Harry Maguire, but shoots wide from the one-on-one. All for nought, though - the offside flag goes up.
ASEAN All Stars 0-0 Man United
13:52 , Arthur Ferridge4mins: The All-Stars are looking lively in the opening exchanges. They will, of course, be more used to the heat and humidity here, which will be a help.
ASEAN All Stars 0-0 Man United
13:502mins: Dalot whips a ball into the box but the keeper deals with it.
ASEAN All Stars 0-0 Man United
13:49 , Arthur Ferridge1min: Adamson looks for a first run down the right flank and is dumped out of play by Casemiro.
KICK OFF! ASEAN All Stars 0-0 Man United
13:48 , Arthur FerridgeWe are underway in Kuala Lumpur!
The Malaysian Prime Minister is on the pitch!
13:44 , Arthur FerridgeAnwar Ibrahim is on location to meet the squad - Harry Maguire shoulders the responsibility of introducing him to the side.
Ibrahim, ever the diplomat, is wearing an ASEAN All Stars shirt under a Man United track jacket. Where’s his half-and-half scarf?
The players are out
13:40Kick off is imminent!
One of Hojlund's last United appearances?
13:39 , Arthur FerridgeIt looks like Rasmus Hojlund’s time at Man United could be coming to an end this summer.
No secret has been made of the fact that things haven’t gone entirely to plan for the striker since arriving in Manchester - he has scored 26 goals in 95 appearances for the club, managing just four League goals this season.
Now linked with a move to Napoli, he could be set to say goodbye to United and Old Trafford.
Could he end his career on a high with a goal tonight?
Confirmed ASEAN All-Stars XI
13:31 , Arthur FerridgeAll-Stars XI: Khammai; Adamson, Lambert, Debridge, Aguinaldo; Kan Mo, Reyes; Dukuly, Aguero, Nguyen Hai Long; Abdel
Subs: Segecic, Azam Azmi, Rudianto, Risaldi, Maung Maung Lwin, Do Duy Manh, Bounkong, Irfan Fandi, Joao Pedro, Davis, Ra’op, Kanitsribumphen, Nadzli, Nguyen Van Vi, Nguyen Hoang Duc
United transfer latest: Cunha closing
13:27 , Arthur FerridgeMan United are reportedly close to a deal for Matheus Cunha.
The Red Devils have met the terms of his £62.5m release clause, and the Brazilian is now set to undergo a medical.
The lack of European competition is not thought to be an issue for the player.
Read all the latest transfer updates with Standard Sport’s transfer LIVE blog
Amorim previews the tie: 'Amazing' to see Malaysian fans, but coy on season goals
13:19 , Arthur FerridgeOn being in Malaysia: "For us, it's amazing to see, even in a difficult season, how many fans this club has. It's our duty to be here, it's a pleasure. They're outside and following this club for so many years and, for us, it's really important to have that connection. It's what makes this club one of the best in the world so we're pleased to be here."
Finishing the season on a high: "The biggest positive was in the last game of a really tough season, the feeling in the stadium is a club that is really alive and believes we can change things. I think we're improving as a team. We have a lack of goals that punishes us in a lot of games but we are improving in certain aspects. That's the beginning of something."
On next season’s goals: "The target next season, I will not tell you now. The important thing is to win the first game, then we'll see. We have a lot to do this summer and we have to prepare the team. People will expect us to be on the top at Man United but I don't want to think about a big target.
Kuala Lumpur weather report
13:13 , Arthur FerridgeThe conditions are far from hospitable in tropical Kuala Lumpur.
United’s players will switch the drizzly northwest for temperatures in excess of 30°, with humidity touching 70%.
Oh, and there’s no breeze either.
On the plus side, though, no rain is expected through the tie.
"Lots of empty seats"
13:14 , Arthur FerridgeWith just over half an hour to kick-off, journalist Laurie Whitwell reports ‘lots of empty seats’ in the ground.
#MUFC line-up v ASEAN All Stars 3-4-2-1:
— Laurie Whitwell (@lauriewhitwell) May 28, 2025
Onana; Munro, Maguire, Heaven; Dalot, Ugarte, Casemiro, Dorgu; Moorhouse, Mainoo; Hojlund
Lots of empty seats still at 85,500-capacity National Stadium but big queues outside. Kick-off 40mins away. pic.twitter.com/3G7ph0SWYT
Garnacho benched
13:08 , Arthur FerridgeAfter being pictured throughout the first days of this trip looking, shall we say, disinterested, Alejandro Garnacho drops to the bench.
Ruben Amorim has reportedly instructed him to find a new club after dropping him for the Europa League final.
While you can never read too far between the lines with a friendly squad, it is hardly an encouraging outlook for the Argentine’s United career.
Moorhouse tipped for first-team impact
12:59 , Arthur FerridgeJack Moorhouse makes his first-team bow today, having recovered from a rash of injuries.
Manchester Evening News are tipping the 19-year-old to solidify his first-team role next campaign after he trained with them throughout this season.
A big opportunity awaits!
Amorim goes strong
12:51 , Arthur FerridgeRemarkably strong. Six of today’s XI started the Europa League final against Tottenham last week.
Amad Diallo and Bruno Fernandes drop the bench, with 19-year-old prospect Jack Moorhouse slotting in for his senior debut and Reece Munro making up the numbers.
Confirmed Man United XI
12:45Man United XI: Onana; Munro, Maguire, Heaven, Dalot; Casemiro, Ugarte, Dorgu, Moorhouse, Mainoo; Hojlund
Subs: Bayindir, Heaton, Amass, Armer, Evans, Fredricson, Kamason, Kukonki, Collyer, Fernandes, Fletcher, Kone, Thwaites, Amad, Garnacho, Lacey, Obi
Last time out in Kuala Lumpur
12:41 , Arthur FerridgeUnited are no strangers to the Bukit Jalil Stadium - they sold it out in 2009.
Back in the golden era of Sir Alex’s globally-feared United, Malaysia XI gave them a tough tie, with United battling to a 3-2 win thanks to an 85th-minute winner from none other than the debutant, Michael Owen.
Also on the scoresheet for United were Wayne Rooney and Nani, but Mohammed Amri Yahyah’s brace meant it was far from a comfortable outing for the then-Premier League champions.
Close to 100,000 fans packed the stands then, and a similar crowd will be expected today.
United's goal for the day
12:33As with any preseason friendly, United’s primary goal with this tie will be to avoid injuries.
Ruben Amorim has not had a fantastic run with injuries this season, losing several key players to extended injuries, including Matthijs de Ligt and Lisandro Martinez.
With a squad full of jetlagged heads and tired legs, injuries are not unlikely.
What does this match mean for United?
12:24 , Arthur FerridgeFor the Red Devils, this is primarily a commercial tour. As Jim Ratcliffe looks to get the club back into the green, he has scrimped and saved wherever possible this season, enacting dramatic layoffs.
While complaints will be made about player welfare as they jet halfway around the world mere hours after completing a gruelling and exhausting Premier League campaign, the tour makes some degree of fiscal sense.
Marking United’s first visit to Malaysia since their 2009 pre-season tour, the trip is expected to generate upwards of £7m for the club.
Familiar faces in the ASEAN All-Stars?
12:13 , Arthur FerridgeTwo names in the ASEAN All-Stars may look familiar: this afternoon’s hosts could line up with both Sergio Aguero and João Pedro in the starting XI.
Not the ones you’re thinking of, though.
This Sergio Aguero is, in fact, Argentine-born, and came through River Plate academy, but represents the Malaysian national team and made his professional debut at second-tier Hungarian side Tatabányai. He now represents Sri Pahang, who this year finished eighth in the Malaysia Super League.
His ASEAN teammate João Pedro is not currently linked with a transfer to Chelsea, Standard Sport understands. He is a Timor-Leste international and plays at club level for Angkor Tiger in the Cambodia Premier League.
Brighton’s João Pedro scored with his head against Man United earlier this season. His Timorese namesake will hope to match those heroics today.
Who are the ASEAN All-Stars?
12:03 , Arthur FerridgeThe ASEAN All-Stars is exactly what it says on the tin: An all-star team made up of players from the ASEAN Football Federation, which encompasses Southeast Asia and Australia.
This match will be just the second in their history and the first since 204, when they lost 1-0 to the Indonesia national team.
This is a new look squad, though, headed up by South Korean manager Kim Sang-sik, who made 378 K League appearances as a player and also serves as head coach of the Vietnam national side.
Standard Sport prediction: United to cruise
11:55For all their struggles this season, United were the better team against Villa on Sunday, albeit while playing against 10 men for just over half of the match.
With this being a friendly, it’s unclear exactly how strong a starting XI will be fielded on Wednesday. Amorim will likely be looking to balance winning ambitions with some minutes for the youngsters in the group.
Garnacho’s inclusion in the squad might have raised some eyebrows given his apparent split from the manager and omission from the final domestic match of the season, but the reintegration of Mason Mount could continue amid early trials and experiments for next season.
No matter the approach, United’s hierarchy and fans will expect a relatively comfortable victory in Kuala Lumpur.
Manchester United to win, 3-1.
Man United early team news: Several defenders absent
11:50 , Arthur FerridgeUnited have brought close to their full first team to Malaysia, including a crop of academy youngsters.
Some players are not expected to feature, though. Leny Yoro (foot/ankle) and Lisandro Martinez (ACL) will both miss the tie through injury, as will Noussair Mazraoui.
Luke Shaw struggled with injury throughout this campaign, but has travelled with the squad.
There is also a good chance Alejandro Garnacho will not feature after Ruben Amorim reportedly old him to find a new club.
Full Man United travelling squad
11:44 , Arthur FerridgeManchester United travelling squad in full:
Goalkeepers: Onana, Bayindir, Heaton
Defenders: Amass, Armer, Dalot, De Ligt, Dorgu, Evans, Fredricson, Heaven, Kamason, Kukonki, Maguire, Munro, Shaw
Midfielders: Casemiro, Collyer, Fernandes, T. Fletcher, Kone, Mainoo, Moorhouse, Mount, Thwaites, Ugarte
Forwards: Garnacho, Amad, Hojlund, Lacey, Obi, Zirkzee
How to watch ASEAN All-Stars vs Manchester United
11:38 , Alex YoungTV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on MUTV, with coverage starting at 12.45pm BST ahead of a 1.45pm kick-off.
Live stream: MUTV subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the club’s official website with a Match Day Live show set to begin at 1pm BST.
Welcome
11:34 , Alex YoungGood morning and welcome to the Standard’s LIVE coverage of the friendly between Manchester United and ASEAN All-Stars.
It’s the first of two matches in the Far East for United, who face a Hong Kong XI on Friday. Ruben Amorim named a strong 32-man travelling squad for the trip, so expect the biggest names to be on show.
Kick-off is at 1.45pm UK time. Stick with us.
