Manchester United refused to exchange flags before the match

Manchester United have refused to exchange flags between team captains before the match, reports journalist Ben Jacobs.

The new rule will come into effect from the pre-season match against Leeds United on Saturday, July 19. The club are said to be considering the tradition as outdated and inappropriate, with the club questioning the appropriateness of awarding flags to teams the Red Devils face frequently during the season.

It is noted that the Red Devils' rivals were surprised by this news and believe that this event may only be due to a desire to cut costs.