Valerenga 0-3 Manchester United: Romelu Lukaku nets in routine win

By James Walker-Roberts

Romelu Lukaku celebrates scoring the second goal

Romelu Lukaku scored his third goal of pre-season as Manchester United eased to a 3-0 victory over Valerenga in Oslo on Sunday.

Marouane Fellaini headed United in front in the 44th minute after a dominant first-half display, with Paul Pogba going close when he hit the post.
Lukaku nodded in the second from a corner after coming
on at half-time and Scott McTominay made it 3-0 in the 70th minute.

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Valerenga, who are halfway through their domestic season, created only one clear chance in the second half, with United otherwise untroubled in defence, whether playing with four at the back or three.
Jose Mourinho's side controlled the game and kept possession well throughout as they cruised to a comfortable win.

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United started in a 4-3-3 formation, with Eric Bailly and Phil Jones the centre-back pairing. Juan Mata made his first appearance after limping off with an injury against Real Salt Lake on July 18, while summer signings Victor Lindelof and Romelu Lukaku were named on the bench.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan saw an early shot saved from inside the box before Pogba shot wide. The France international was the standout player in the opening 45 minutes and struck the post after curling a left-footed shot across goal from 20 yards.
Daley Blind went close when he flicked a cross from Mkhitaryan wide, with United continuing to stretch the play and look for a way past Valerenga's packed defence.

Marouane Fellani headed in the opener

The breakthrough eventually arrived in the 44th minute when Mkhitaryan's cross from the right was headed in by Fellaini, with a deflection sending it past the goalkeeper.

United made nine changes at the break and it was soon 2-0 as Lukaku headed in from a corner.
The lively Anthony Martial then headed over from Timothy Fosu-Mensah's cross before Ghayas Zahid wasted Valerenga's only clear chance when he blazed over from the penalty spot.

United's third goal arrived in the 70th minute as McTominay turned in the box and finished well on the half volley into the far corner.
Lukaku then drilled wide and McTominay saw a shot blocked as United closed out a routine victory.

Man of the match

Pogba looked a level above, particularly in the first half, as United controlled the game. The France international was composed and strong on the ball, won tackles and went close to scoring with a left-footed shot that struck the post. He seemed to enjoy playing with a free role and was given the captain's armband in the second half.

What's next?

Manchester United finish their pre-season campaign against Sampdoria in Dublin on Wednesday, August 2. Then it's a trip to Macedonia to face Real Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup on Tuesday, August 8.