United and Liverpool on form before Premiership
Two massive pre-season friendlies have marked the penultimate weekend before the Premiership's big kick-off.
Juan Sebastian Veron, Ryan Giggs and Ole Gunnar Solsjkaer were on target as Manchester United overturned Parma 3-0 in the Amsterdam Tournament.
Elsewhere, Liverpool took triumphed 2-1 over AC Milan to take the third spot in the Real Madrid Centenary Tournament.
In European football, chiefs have said that all interested parties must reach agreement before Scottish clubs can take part in a North Atlantic League Cup competition.
The suggested 16-club tournament would involve the top four clubs in Scotland, Holland, Belgium and Denmark during the winter break.
At home, Drogheda United's early season form has been given a valuable boost, via a 1-0 win over Cork City. Andy Myers netted the winner from the penalty spot after 36 minutes.
This afternoon, Shelbourne visit Bray while Shamrock Rovers entertain St Patrick's Athletic.
