EPL Preseason Results Part 2

Crystal Palace suffer big loss, as Arsenal; Manchester United win big

26 July 2026·3 min read·by Taj Soupidis

Arsenal 3-0 MK Dons

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Arsenal continued their preseason preparations with a convincing win over MK Dons. Reiss Nelson, Ethan Nwaneri, and Ceadach O'Neill scored for the Gunners, with Christos Tzolis bagging an assist on debut.

Bromley 3-0 Crystal Palace

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Crystal Palace suffered a 3-0 loss against Bromley. A number of key figures were missing for Palace, but a loss that big to an opponent far below their quality is not great. Palace need to recoup, they take on RC Lens in Italy in their next game.

Bolton 0-0 Everton

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Everton played a strong side, but failed to win against Bolton in a scoreless affair. Everton started with a back 5, with David Moyes potentially looking to reshape his formation. Thierno Barry found the back of the net, but was offside. Tyrique George made his debut as a permanent Evertonian.

Fulham 0-2 Norwich

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Alvaro Arbeloa started his Fulham reign with a 2-0 loss against Norwich. Fulham has few chances, and pointed out that Norwich are unbeaten so far this preseason on their website. A bad look for a side as solid as Fulham. Arbeloa will have a chance to redeem himself when Fulham take on Al Ahli.

Gateshead 1-1 Newcastle

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Newcastle came from behind despite creating the better chances, drawing through an own goal against local side Gateshead. Newcastle got a look at new signings Ewen Jaouen and Sean Steur, as they look to rebuild before the start of a new season.

Konyaspor 0-3 Hull

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Promoted side Hull started their preseason with a comfortable win against Turkish side Konyaspor. Enis Destan, and Abu Kamara scored for the Tigers as well as an own goal. New signings Oscar Zambrano (signed on a permanent deal) and Jack Butland got some valuable minutes.

Leeds 2-3 Wrexham

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Wrexham has beaten yet another EPL side this preseason, edging Leeds by a goal. Leeds went down by 2 goals, before Sean Longstaff and Joel Piroe got Leeds back on level terms. A late goal separated the sides, with Wrexham getting the job done.

Liverpool 4-2 Sunderland

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Andoni Iraola's Liverpool debut in an all-EPL affair ended in victory, defeating Sunderland 4-2 after some great goals. Enzo Le Fee scored a stunner for Sunderland, with Timur Tutierov scoring again this preseason for the Black Cats. Liverpool's scorers were Kieran Morrison, Federico Chiesa, Lewis Koumas, and a wonder strike from Dominik Szoboszlai. A solid hit out for both teams.

Porto 2-1 Aston Villa

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Aston Villa narrowly lost to Portuguese giants Porto. Villa youngster Luka Lynch scored their only goal in a tight contest. Joao Gomes made his debut for Villa, with Hull target Leon Bailey interestingly starting the game.

Rosenborg 0-5 Man Utd

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Despite a loss to Wrexham, Manchester United weren't phased with an impressive performance from many of their youth products. United's scorers Shea Lacey, Joshua Zirkzee, Jacob Devaney, Harry Amass and Ethan Williams. A positive results, and a positive sign for the young guns of United.

Spurs 2-0 Auckland

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Tottenham are looking to put their recent league failures in the past, starting their preseason with a comfortable 2-0 win in New Zealand. Dane Scarlett and RIcharlison scored the goals, with the Aukland crowd getting a late cameo from Mateus Fernandes.

St Pauli 1-4 Bournemouth

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Bournemouth trailed early, before cruising to win in Marco Rose's debut. Ben Gannon-Doak contiinues to impress scoring the leveller, before Harold William, Daniel Jebbison, and Bafode Diakite sealed a solid victory.

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