Manchester United Confirms Starting XI Against Leeds United in Pre-Season Friendly

Manchester United has officially unveiled their starting XI to compete against Leeds United in a highly anticipated pre-season friendly scheduled for Saturday afternoon.

The club’s manager, Ruben Amorim, has chosen to feature new summer recruits, Matheus Cunha and Diego Leon, in the starting lineup to bolster the squad’s performance against their historic rivals, Leeds United.

According to an official statement shared on Manchester United’s website (source), the encounter is set to take place in Stockholm with a kick-off time fixed at 14:00 BST. The thrilling match will be hosted at the Strawberry Arena and will be broadcast live on MUTV, ensuring global fans can watch the action unfold in real time.

Confirmed Manchester United Starting XI vs Leeds United:

• Goalkeeper: Bayindir
• Defenders: Mazraoui, De Ligt, Shaw
• Midfielders: Amad, Casemiro, Collyer, Leon
• Forwards: Fernandes (Captain), Cunha, Obi

Substitutes:

Heaton, Mee, Dalot, Dorgu, Fredricson, Heaven, Kukonki, Maguire, Munro, Yoro, J. Fletcher, Kone, Mainoo, Mount, Ugarte, Hojlund, Mantato, Williams.

Manchester United fans are especially excited to see Cunha and Leon make their mark early in pre-season, potentially showcasing their impact ahead of the competitive season.

Following this clash with Leeds United, Manchester United’s next fixture will be against West Ham United on Sunday, July 27, to be held at the MetLife Stadium, a venue renowned for hosting international sporting events (MetLife Stadium official site).