Mourinho and Guardiola set for first faceoff in Beijing


Former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho leaves his house in London, May 25, 2016. REUTERS/Toby Melville

LONDON (Reuters) - The new managers of Manchester United and Manchester City will face an early confrontation when the teams meet in a friendly in Beijing on July 25.

Jose Mourinho, officially confirmed as United boss on Friday, and old adversary Pep Guardiola, who is replacing Manuel Pellegrini at City, will renew hostilities in the pre-season International Champions Cup.

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