Manchester United’s pre-season tour got underway on Saturday, against Leeds in Stockholm, Sweden.
Ruben Amorim will have been disappointed to have drawn against Leeds 0-0 in the pre-season opener.
Manchester United weren’t good enough or clinical enough in front of goal which led to a draw which will have taught the head coach plenty.
The result means very little in this game, rather it is vital that United get minutes in the legs and build on-field relationships, which is exactly what happened.
United will be encouraged by Matheus Cunha in particular, while Patrick Dorgu was another who impressed.
Follow below for the game updates as they happened.
Manchester United 0-0 Leeds United
Manchester United rattle the cross bar
Huge chance as United almost score from a corner. Hojlund won the first header to put it back into the box and Mainoo then headed it against the bar. So close.
[Link]Patrick Dorgu comes close
Dorgu thought he won a penalty,but when the referee didn’t blow, the Dane got back up and almost scored. Remains 0-0.
[Link]Manuel Ugarte shot on target
After a nice passing period, Ugarte shoots from range and it’s easily saved.
[Link]Tom Heaton looking like the MVP so far
It’s been a poor half from United, and Tom Heaton has had to make several key interventions to keep it at 0-0.
[Link]Second half line-up
Heaton; Yoro, Maguire, Heaven; Dalot, Ugarte, Mainoo, Dorgu; Mantato, Mount, Hojlund.
[Link]Half-time
Manchester United end the half on top after hitting the crossbar. Second half, we expect to see plenty of changes.
[Link]Obi comes close
Good play from United and Obi’s shot rolls wide as he hits it on the turn. Cunha will be annoyed as he was running onto it.
[Link]United beginning to come into the game
It was a tough opening half hour, but the passes are starting to link up for United.
[Link]First shot for United
United’s first effort has gone wide with Obi unable to turn his header on target.
[Link]Cunha shows first bit of magic
United haven’t been great, but Cunha has just shown a moment of brilliance to win a free kick with a great dribble and skills.
[Link]Five minutes gone
Little to report in the opening 5 minutes, but Leeds have had the better of things.
[Link]Kick off delayed
MUTV have just announced that the game has been delayed by 10 minutes due to heavy traffic around the stadium. So kick off will now be at 2.10pm.
[Link]Manchester United debuts
Ruben Amorim has handed out two debuts this weekend with both Matheus Cunha and Diego Leon in the starting line-up for the game against Leeds.
[Link]Manchester United starting XI
Bayindir; Mazraoui, De Ligt, Shaw; Amad, Casemiro, Collyer, Leon; Fernandes, Cunha; Obi
[Link]Potential Manchester United line-up
Manchester United could go multiple ways with the XI against Leeds, but we have opted for a team we would find most exciting.
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