Pre-Season Action Heats Up as Premier League Clubs Prepare for Kickoff

 Pre-Season Action Heats Up as Premier League Clubs Prepare for Kickoff

Kornelius Hansen, Noah Jean Holm of Norway during the UEFA European Under-17 Championship between Portugal v Norway at Bescot Stadium on May 4, 2018 in Walsall, England.(Image- Getty)

Premier League Clubs Gear Up for New Season with Pre-Season Friendlies

The Premier League season may still be a few weeks away, but clubs have already started their preparations for the upcoming campaign. Six teams - Manchester United, Aston Villa, Tottenham Hotspur, Nottingham Forest, West Ham United, and Wolverhampton Wanderers - have played their first pre-season matches, with some impressive performances and notable debuts.

Manchester United kicked off their pre-season campaign with a 1-0 loss to Rosenborg in Norway. Despite fielding two different teams in each half, United were unable to find the back of the net, with Rosenborg's Noah Holm scoring the winner in stoppage time. United's manager, Erik ten Hag, expressed disappointment with the performance, citing a lack of match fitness and high standards.

Aston Villa, on the other hand, had a comfortable 3-0 win over Walsall, with Morgan Rogers scoring a brace and Louie Barry adding a third. Villa's new signings, including Kosta Nedeljkovic and Enzo Barrenechea, made their debuts in the second half.

Tottenham Hotspur impressed with a 5-1 win over Hearts in Scotland. Brennan Johnson, Will Lankshear, Mikey Moore, Djed Spence, and Ashley Phillips all scored their first senior goals for the club, with Lucas Bergvall making his debut and providing an assist.

Nottingham Forest secured a 3-0 win over Chesterfield, with Chris Wood, Josh Bowler, and Ibrahim Sangare scoring in the second half. Callum Hudson-Odoi shone after coming on at halftime, creating two of Forest's goals.

West Ham United fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Ferencvaros in Hungary. Danny Ings and Nayef Aguerd scored for the Hammers, with new signings Maximilian Kilman, Luis Guilherme, and Wes Foderingham making their debuts.

Wolverhampton Wanderers defeated Como 1907 1-0, with Matt Doherty scoring the only goal. Wolves gave debuts to summer signings Pedro Lima, Rodrigo Gomes, and Jorgen Strand Larsen, but the match was marred by an allegation of racism.

These pre-season friendlies have provided valuable match practice and opportunities for new signings to gel with their teams. With the Premier League season fast approaching, fans can expect exciting performances from their teams.