Manchester United and Leeds United are set to reignite their long-term rivalry in a pre-season friendly match on Wednesday, July 12. The match will take place at the Ullevaal Stadium in Oslo, Norway, and is scheduled to start at 4pm BST. This will be a mouthwatering fixture for both sets of fans, as they look forward to seeing their teams in action after a long break.
The last time these two teams met, United secured a 2-0 victory with late goals from Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnchao. This time around, United boss Erik ten Hag will be hoping for a similar result as his team prepares for the upcoming Premier League season. However, before they take on Wolves in their first league game, the Red Devils must first shake off the cobwebs in Norway against Championship-bound Leeds.
For fans who are unable to attend the match, MUTV will be broadcasting the game live in the UK. All of Manchester United’s pre-season matches will also be streamed on MUTV. Tickets for the friendly have already sold out after going live on Friday, May 26.
Team News
Erik ten Hag will be hoping that Manchester United’s hierarchy can bring in some new signings before this huge match. The Red Devils have been linked with several players in recent weeks, and fans will be eager to see some new faces in the team. However, one player who could be heading for the exit door is Harry Maguire, who has been linked with various clubs including Premier League rivals Tottenham.
Meanwhile, Leeds’ relegation last season has left a lot of futures in doubt. However, their new ‘work permit loophole’ could see the Whites get active in this summer’s transfer market. This loophole allows clubs to sign players from countries outside of the EU who have not played enough international matches to qualify for a work permit. This could be a game-changer for Leeds, who will be looking to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season.
Conclusion
The Manchester United vs Leeds United pre-season friendly promises to be an exciting match for fans of both teams. With the Premier League fixtures for the 2023/24 season now revealed, United will be looking to get off to the perfect start against Wolves at home. However, before they can do that, they must first overcome Leeds in Norway. Fans who are unable to attend the match can watch it live on MUTV, while those lucky enough to have tickets will be treated to a thrilling encounter between two bitter rivals.