Manchester United 0–0 Leeds United

Manchester United kicked off their pre-season campaign under new boss Rúben Amorim with a goalless draw against Leeds United in Sweden. The match offered early glimpses into the team’s shape and fresh faces—but goals were nowhere to be found.

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🧊 Debuts, Misses & Moments

Matheus Cunha made his debut in the No. 10 shirt and showed aggression, although he failed to hit the target.

Kobbie Mainoo came close with a header that struck the post, and Casemiro saw his deflected cross hit the bar.

At the other end, Leeds threatened through Largie Ramazani, but Tom Heaton was sharp between the sticks—earning Man of the Match for his clean sheet heroics.

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🔎 What Amorim Learned

United dominated possession (nearly 60%) and had more than double Leeds’ shots, but lacked sharpness in front of goal.
Amorim admitted post-match that the Red Devils must “find their cutting edge” ahead of a tougher pre-season schedule in the US.

> “We saw good things, but we need to be more decisive in the final third,” Amorim said after the match.

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📊 Match Stats

Stat Man United Leeds United

Total Shots 19 4
Shots on Target 4 3
Possession 58% 42%
Man of the Match Tom Heaton —

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🔜 What’s Next?

United head to the United States for their pre-season tour, with upcoming clashes against:

West Ham (July 26 – New Jersey)

Bournemouth (July 30 – Chicago)

Leeds, newly promoted to the Premier League, will face Villarreal and AC Milan as they continue preparations.

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🗣️ Final Word

This might have been just a friendly, but it spoke volumes. From Cunha’s promising movement to Heaton’s consistency in goal, there’s plenty for fans to unpack. With bigger matches ahead, expect Amorim to make sharper tactical adjustments.

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Authored by Zorama Peter Paul