Why is there a penalty shootout in the Arsenal vs Man Utd pre-season friendly?

ARSENAL are taking on Manchester United in a pre-season friendly in New Jersey tonight.

And fans are baffled why a penalty shootout will take place regardless of the result.

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Why is there a penalty shootout in the Arsenal vs Man Utd pre-season friendly?

A bizarre rule in the pre-season game between Arsenal and Manchester United has left fans baffled.

It has been revealed that despite the result of the tie in New Jersey a penalty shootout will take place at full-time.

According to the Telegraph, it was agreed between the two teams that it would be a good opportunity to practise penalties in front of a large crowd.

Both Erik ten Hag and Mikel Arteta regard it as part of their pre-season preparations.

What are Arsenal’s pre-season fixtures?

• July 8: Arsenal 1-1 Watford (London Colney)
• July 13: Nurnberg 1-1 Arsenal (Max-Morlock-Stadion)
• July 20: MLS All Stars 0-5 Arsenal (Audi Field, Washington DC)
• July 22: Arsenal vs Man Utd (MetLife Stadium, New Jersey) – 10pm
• July 26: Arsenal vs Barcelona (SoFi Stadium, LA) – 3:30am
• July 27: Arsenal vs Monaco – Emirates Cup (Emirates Stadium) – 6pm
• August 6: Man City vs Arsenal – Community Shield (Wembley) – 4pm

What are Man United’s pre-season fixtures?

• July 12: Man Utd 2-2 Leeds (Ullevaal Stadium, Oslo)
• July 19: Man Utd 1-0 Lyon (Murrayfield, Edinburgh)
• July 22: Arsenal vs Man Utd (MetLife Stadium, New Jersey) – 10pm
• July 26: Man Utd vs Wrexham (Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego) – 3.30am
• July 27: Real Madrid vs Man Utd (NRG Stadium, Houston) – 1.30am
• July 31: Man Utd vs Borussia Dortmund (Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas) – 2am
• August 5: Man Utd vs Lens (Old Trafford) – 12:45pm
• August 6: Man Utd vs Atletic Club (Aviva Stadium) – 4pm