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Wayne Rooney (l) and Juan Mata (r) arrive in Beverly Hills prior to their July 23rd contest against the LA Galaxy and Guinness International Champions Cup matches in Denver, Washington D.C. and Ann ArborPhoto Credit: Manchester United

A new face as manager, a new state of purpose, a new frame of mind. Louis van Gaal is now the boss at Manchester United, and on Wednesday, July 23, his Red Devils will look for its own rebirth when they face Bruce Arena’s Los Angeles Galaxy in the Chevrolet FC Cup. Last season, Man United finished 19-7-12 (64 points), good enough for seventh place in the Premier League. The record cost David Moyes his job with Man U, and the former Netherlands, Bayern Munich and AZ Alkmaar boss is now at the helm.

As for the Galaxy, it’s been an average year for LA. In Major League Soccer this season, Los Angeles have a record of 7-4-6 (27 points), good enough for fourth place in the MLS Western Conference. With the league-leading Seattle Sounders coming up this coming Monday on the road, the Galaxy will look to fine-tune their game against a side looking to fine-tune their identity as one of the most accomplished club teams in world football.

Kickoff at the historic Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, Calif. is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. PT/10:30 p.m. ET. Here are 10 Bold Predictions for this Wednesday’s friendly between the Los Angeles Galaxy and Manchester United.

1. At least 35 fouls, under five cards

As this is a friendly, the action will be intense, but there won’t be too much referee intervention. At least, the MLS Multiplex hopes so. We are boldly predicting for at least 35 fouls whistled but under five cards issued.

2. Robbie Keane will score for Los Angeles

A longtime veteran of the Premier League, Robbie Keane knows how to score goals against the best sides in England. He will be the only goalscorer the Galaxy against Manchester United, who are stacked with some of the best to play the game, as you will see below.

3. Under five saves from Jaime Penedo

This is something Jaime Penedo dreams of: making saves against the mighty Manchester United. It won’t be a field night for him, though: the MLS Multiplex is calling for under five saves for Penedo in this game.

4. David De Gea with at least five saves

Man United goalkeeper David De Gea was a fixture for the Red Devils last season, with 37 league appearances along with other appearances in international club competitions. Against the Galaxy, De Gea will make at least five saves on Los Angeles.

5. Wayne Rooney will score

Last season, Wayne Rooney had 17 league goals to lead Manchester United. Against the Galaxy, Rooney will show his class with at least a goal to show for it.

6. Here comes Chicharito

Javier Hernandez was a late addition to the traveling roster for Man United, but he is a bit of a cult favorite in Los Angeles. Despite just four goals in limited action in the Premier League, Chicharito will power one through to please his bastion of supporters in the City of Angels.

7. Ander Herrera with a goal and an assist

A new face to Manchester United comes from La Liga side Athletic Bilbao. At the age of 24, Ander Herrera joins Man United after 94 appearances for Athletic. This is a young man with a huge upside, and he will make his introduction known with a goal and an assist.

8. Danny Welbeck will score

Last season, Man United forward Danny Welbeck scored nine goals in league play and shouldered a good deal of the load in goals. Watch for Welbeck this season in the Premier League, he will be fun to watch. Welbeck gets on the scoresheet on Sunday.

9. Juan Mata will score

After an ill-fated outing with Spain at the World Cup, midfielder Juan Mata will look to redeem himself as a new season for Manchester United begins. Fresh off a valuable footballing lesson for country, Mata will put his skills to work with a goal and an assist.

10. Manchester United is back. Spread the word.

Manchester United have had a history of big results against North American-based sides. You all remember the one-sided rout a few years ago against Seattle, who drew 3-3 with Tottenham Hotspur last weekend at CenturyLink Field. Louis van Gaal may not be Joachim Loew, but the Dutch way of doing things can hold its own if the right mentality and the right dose of chemistry holds sway. Spread the word, readers. Manchester United…is back. Like A Rock.

Manchester United 5, Los Angeles Galaxy 1