As will be the case under Erik ten Hag in 2024/25, the Reds kicked things off for the full programme by playing at Old Trafford.
Jose Mourinho's men took on Leicester City and, fresh from finishing runners-up in the previous term, the Reds handed a debut to Fred in midfield.
Meanwhile, the Foxes included Harry Maguire in their ranks, despite speculation United had been looking to sign him in the summer.
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United captain Paul Pogba, on a high after winning the World Cup with France, punished a Daniel Amartey handball with a third-minute penalty to get Mourinho's side off to a flying start.