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Pre-Season Friendly: Cerezo Osaka 2 Manchester United 2

United had won their last two friendlies, after losing manager David Moyes' first game in charge, but the Premier League champions were behind after 33 minutes in Osaka.

Robin van Persie, back in the team after being substituted in United's last game, had two early chances to open the scoring, but found home keeper Kim Jin-Hyeon in good form.

Ryan Giggs' corner bobbled to the near post and the Japan playmaker controlled the ball neatly before squeezing an effort in at the near post.

Takumi Minamino looked to have snatched the result for Cerezo, however, as he scored the pick of the game's goals, striking an impressive effort past Lindegaard from outside the area after 64 minutes, with United's defence backing off.

United's next game is against Kitchee FC on Monday.