Five Premier League teams faced disappointment during pre-season friendlies, with only one match yielding a win. Nottingham Forest lost 1-0 to Birmingham, despite several missed chances. Leeds United managed to draw 1-1 with Villarreal thanks to Joel Piroe's late goal. Meanwhile, former top-flight player Michael Olise excelled for Bayern Munich, scoring twice against Lyon. The Premier League returns soon, with teams eager to sharpen their performance before competitive matches start again.
Five Premier League teams struggled as they faced off in pre-season friendlies, managing to score just four goals among them during Saturday's matches.
Michael Olise, who joined Bayern from Crystal Palace for £50.8 million, scored twice in a match against Lyon, showcasing his talent for the German champions.
Birmingham claimed a 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest in a memorial match for Trevor Francis, with Jay Stansfield's long-range goal proving decisive.
Leeds managed to earn a draw with Villarreal thanks to Joel Piroe's equalizer on his birthday, after conceding a goal just five minutes prior.
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