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Fans were also impressed with the Brazilian's show in the preseason clash, and with more fans, Cunha will settle into the new system and could start having more impact. The Portuguese tactician acknowledged that the Red Devils have a lot to do following the stalemate. He focused on improving their quality in the final third.
Ruben Amorim and Manchester United head to Sweden to meet a familiar rival for a friendly, as the Red Devils tangle with newly-promoted Leeds United on Saturday.
Leeds United got their 2025 pre-season programme underway with a 0-0 draw against Manchester United in Stockholm on Saturday. There were debuts for the five new arrivals Leeds have drafted in this summer, while Patrick Bamford’s absence arguably commanded the biggest headline of the day.
Fans can watch the game on Manchester United's official television channel, MUTV, which will be showing the match live with coverage due to begin at 1pm. MUTV is available through providers Sky and Virgin for an additional fee, while viewers can also subscribe to the channel through Man United's official website.
Manchester United begin their pre-season preparations this afternoon in Stockholm as they take on familiar foes in Leeds. It has become somewhat of a tradition for the English giants to kick off their summer in Scandinavia, having played Rosenberg a year ago. These two teams met in Norway in 2023 and 2015.
Leeds had earlier seen a couple of opportunities go to waste, with Ao Tanaka swiping wide from close range and Largie Ramazani denied by Altay Bayindir, though last season's Championship winners only
Afterwards came the news that Patrick Bamford has no place in Daniel Farke’s plans for next season, while the door on Jack Harrison staying very much remains open. Despite the game itself being drab, here are a few things those back in Yorkshire may have missed.
All you need to know ahead of Manchester United playing Leeds United in the teams' first preseason friendly this summer.
Jack Moorhouse, Shea Lacey, Godwill Kukonki and Jack Fletcher are among those who could catch Amorim’s eye against Leeds and in upcoming friendlies, while players like Chido Obi and the aforementioned Amass will be aiming to further impress their manager having shown glimpses of their potential in 2024–25.
Young full-back Diego Leon impresses during Manchester United's 0-0 draw with Leeds in their pre-season friendly.