Manchester United's newly acquired centre-back Matthijs de Ligt said his long playing partnership with Noussair Mazraoui will be a big boost to United's back line, an area that was decimated last season by injuries.

De Ligt-Mazraoui alliance ready to rock Premier League as Manchester United prepare for season opener

Manchester United have completed the double swoop of Bayern Munich defenders Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui ahead of the new season on Tuesday (Aug 13). United who will kick start the Premier League season on Friday evening against Fulham at Old Trafford will be boosted by the arrival of the duo as they look to challenge for the title.

Manchester United complete double swoop of Matthijs de Ligt, Noussair Mazraoui from Bayern Munich

Fullback Noussair Mazraoui earned a youthful Ajax side a 1-1 draw at misfiring Bayern Munich in their Champions League Group E clash at the Allianz Arena on Tuesday.

Ajax show Dutch courage to earn deserved point in Munich