Man Utd face Leeds for Pre-Season: Preview & Key Details
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Manchester United and Leeds United, two of football's most historic rivals, clash in a pre-season friendly in Sweden on Saturday. This match marks the beginning of both teams' preparations for the upcoming season.
Man Utd's Pre-Season Journey
For Manchester United, this is the first of five scheduled pre-season games. After their trip to Stockholm, they'll head to the United States to face Premier League opponents like West Ham United, Bournemouth, and Everton. Coach Ruben Amorim will want his team to focus on this initial test against Leeds.
The Red Devils are looking to bounce back from a disappointing 2024–25 season, which culminated in a Europa League final defeat to Tottenham Hotspur. Early improvements are crucial to avoid a deeper crisis.
Leeds United's Return to the Premier League
Leeds United, on the other hand, enjoyed a successful 2024–25 campaign, winning the Championship title and securing their return to the Premier League. Daniel Farke’s side will face a challenging pre-season, with matches against Villarreal and AC Milan following the Man Utd game. Leeds hopes to build momentum before the new season starts.
Match Details
- Location: Stockholm, Sweden
- Stadium: Strawberry Arena
- Date: Saturday, July 19
- Kick-off Time: 2 p.m. BST / 9 a.m. ET / 6 a.m. PT
Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)
The last meeting between these teams was on Feb. 12, 2023, in the Premier League, with Man Utd winning 2–0.
Current Form (All Competitions)
- Hong Kong 1–3 Man Utd - 30/5/25
- Plymouth 1–2 Leeds - 3/5/25
- ASEAN All Stars 1–0 Man Utd - 28/5/25
- Leeds 4–0 Bristol City - 28/4/25
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Team News
André Onana is out with an injury and will not participate in the match.
Transfer News: Mbeumo to Man Utd?
Rumors are swirling that Bryan Mbeumo might be on his way to Manchester United. More transfer activity is expected as pre-season gets underway.