It will be the first meeting between United and Lens, although the two clubs share a connection through defender Raphael Varane, who started his professional career with the Blood and Gold.
Franck Haise’s men finished only one point behind league champions Paris-Saint Germain in Ligue 1 last season, which secured their place in the Champions League group stages for 2023/24.
Below you can find out everything you need to know ahead of next month’s fixture at the Theatre of Dreams...
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The Reds’ clash with Lens kicks off at 12:45 BST on Saturday 5 August, nine days before our opening Premier League game at home to Wolves.