Original sentence: A series of domestic friendly matches sandwich a trip to the Republic of Ireland before a United XI play Forfar Athletic on 4 August, four days before the start of the Scottish Premier League 2009-10 season.In late July, the club confirmed a November friendly with rivals Dundee to mark the opening of the club's new floodlights.The club's centenary friendly is at home to Newcastle United, with a final friendly at home to FA Premier League side Blackburn Rovers
Edited sentence: A friendly win at home to FA Premier League side Blackburn Rovers was the club's last pre-season encounter, although in late July, the club confirmed a November friendly with rivals Dundee to mark the opening of the club's new floodlights.A series of domestic friendly matches sandwiched a trip to the Republic of Ireland before the club's centenary friendly draw at home to Newcastle United