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11 July 2013 Football titans United and on Seven

English giants Manchester United and Liverpool are set to take on the A-League’s finest footballers live and exclusive on Channel Seven and 7mate.

Seven’s exclusive broadcast of the two marquee A-League football matches kicks off on Saturday July 20 when reigning EPL champions Manchester United take on the A-League All- Stars before a full house at ’s ANZ Stadium.

Then on Wednesday July 24 all eyes will turn to the MCG when Melbourne Victory faces off against the might of Liverpool.

Seven’s coverage of the two games will be hosted by Seven News Sports Presenter Jim Wilson, with match commentary from accomplished A-League broadcaster Robbie Thomson and special comments from Michael Bridges, the former Leeds striker now with the Newcastle Jets. Michael Zappone will conduct on-pitch interviews for both games.

In Sydney former Socceroos’ star joins the panel with Seven’s Joh Griggs also reporting from around the stadium. Then in Melbourne, local Melbourne Heart manager comes onboard with Giaan Rooney bringing all the colour from around the MCG.

Both Manchester United and Liverpool are undertaking pre-season tours of Asia and Australia ahead of the launch of the 2013/14 English Premier League season in August.

Manchester United arrives in Sydney on Sunday July 14 under manager , who has taken the reigns from retired great Sir . The Red Devils boast the biggest names in world sport, among them , and Robin Persie. Liverpool lands in Melbourne on Sunday July 21. Managed by Brendan Rogers, The Reds are led by inspirational captain and feature Australian keeper .

Broadcast details

Manchester United v A-League All Stars Liverpool v Melbourne Victory Sat 20 July, ANZ Stadium Wed 24 July, MCG

Sydney 630pm Channel 7 Sydney 7pm 7mate Brisbane 630pm Channel 7 Brisbane 7pm 7mate Melbourne 630pm 7mate Melbourne 7pm 7mate Adelaide 6pm 7mate Adelaide 630pm 7mate Perth 630pm Channel 7 Perth 5pm 7mate

The games will also be streamed live at www.yahoo7.com.au/live and on tablet devices via the Fango application.

For more information Drew Warne-Smith [email protected]