Man United vs Leeds United: Club Friendlies – MUN vs LEE-Manchester United begin their pre-season campaign with a 2-0 victory over Leeds. Noam Emeran and Joe Hugill scored for the Red Devils, who got off to a winning start. Mason Mount was a constant creative presence in the first half, coming close with a lob. Hannibal Mejbr had the best chance of the game, but his close-range shot was saved. Leeds offered a threat through Sam Greenwood, who came close to connecting with two deliveries.
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Emeran, a 20-year-old French youth international, took advantage of a perceptive pass from Isak Hansen-Aaroen, a Norwegian attacker. He displayed composure and scored a goal to put Manchester United in the lead after 67 minutes. After 14 minutes, Emeran turned into a provider and assisted Hugill, who executed a clinical first-time strike to increase United’s advantage.
In the closing seconds of the game, centre-back Rhys Bennett hit the woodwork. Mason Mount, who was signed from Chelsea for £55 million ($70m) a week earlier, made his first appearance for United in this match.
At halftime, United’s coach, Ten Hag, made significant changes to the entire team, fielding a youthful lineup. Lisandro Martinez, who had been sidelined due to a metatarsal fracture since April, made his return to the field.
Raphael Varane served as the captain and partnered with Martinez to form a solid defensive display. Man United dominated the early stages of the game, with 20-year-old Tunisia midfielder Hannibal Mejbri coming close to scoring but being denied by goalkeeper Kristoffer Klaesson from close range.
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Leeds became more dangerous once United made their lineup changes at halftime.
Despite the involvement of Colombia winger Luis Sinisterra and the introductions of Wales winger Dan James and former England international Patrick Bamford at halftime, Leeds struggled to pose a threat.
Bamford thought he had scored, but he was ruled offside due to Brandon Williams’ alert positioning. Man United’s next match is against Lyon, a Ligue 1 team, in Edinburgh on July 19, as they continue their preparations for their first Premier League game against Wolves on August 14.
Leeds will have a 10-day break before playing against Monaco in York on July 22. Their first competitive match following relegation from the Premier League is against Cardiff City at Elland Road on August 6.
Man United vs Leeds United XI
Manchester United XI:
Heaton; Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Martinez, Fernandez; Mainoo, Mount, Hannibal; Amad, Sancho, Forson.
Leeds United XI:
Klaesson (GK) – Hjelde, Drameh, Cooper, Mullen – Gyabi, Shackleton – Greenwood, Poveda, Sinisterra – Rutter
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