Maresca’s first win in Seoul
Enzo Maresca celebrated his first match-day victory as Manchester City boss as City beat a K‑League All‑Stars XI 3 – 1 at Seoul World Cup Stadium on 5 August. Rayan Ait‑Nouri, Tijjani Reijnders and Divin Mubama scored; Kim Dae‑Won replied. The game was played in about 36°C with 28,036 in attendance.
Chiesa decides in Turin
Chelsea were beaten 0 – 1 by Juventus in Turin on 5 August as Federico Chiesa struck inside a minute of the second half. The Blues enjoyed spells of possession and late chances but could not find an equaliser; crowd was 19,934. Manager and squad changes were noted in the post‑match report.
Bournemouth rout Genoa 10 – 1
Bournemouth produced a remarkable attacking display in a pre‑season outing, beating Genoa 10 – 1 in a behind‑closed‑doors match reported in the club rounds on 5 August. The nine‑goal margin underlined the Cherries’ finishing sharpness as preparations continue for the new campaign.
Brentford beat Wycombe 4 – 1
Brentford recorded a 4 – 1 pre‑season victory over Wycombe as the Bees continued to build match fitness ahead of the Premier League campaign. The four‑goal return offered attacking momentum and minutes for a rotated squad as preparations move on. Result appears in the 5 August pre‑season round‑up.
Villa win on Asian trip
Aston Villa continued their Asia tour with a 3 – 1 victory over BG Pathum United, another pre‑season success listed in the club round‑up on 5 August. The result kept momentum in the travelling squad as Villa balance playing time across the group before the next high‑profile friendly.
Ipswich edge Le Havre 1 – 0
Ipswich Town registered a 1 – 0 win over Le Havre in a pre‑season fixture included in the 5 August club round‑up, a narrow victory that allowed manager to test systems and fringe players as the promoted side finalise preparations for the Premier League return.