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2019 Manchester United tour, July 17 |
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| Venue: Optus Stadium, Perth | ||
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Manchester United and Leeds United meet at Optus Stadium in Perth as the English clubs continue their pre-season tours around the globe. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 9pm (AEST).
Perth football fans receive a real treat this evening, with the pleasure of seeing one of the biggest clubs in world football face quality EFL competition in the form of Leeds United.
Manchester United have the dollars, history and trophies to demand attention as they travel through the southern hemisphere, preparing for the upcoming Premier League season.
With new signings, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be looking for a quick start to the season and considerable improvement on their disappointing sixth place finish in 2018-19. This tour could prove to be vital preparation and a chance to home some combinations.
Leeds were also deflated at the completion of the 2018-19 season, with a third-place finish not translating into a successful play-off campaign and the subsequent promotion to the top flight of English football for which they had hoped.
Sadly, they will battle away again in the EFL, yet do have a strong squad and will have eyes on a return to the Premier League in 2020/21.
James Garner and Marcus Rashford scored goals for the Red Devils in their win against the Perth Glory on Saturday and despite the relatively weak opposition, there were positive signs in the way they moved the ball around. Leeds will be looking for some similar positives as they take on a seriously well-armed squad in Perth tonight.
Despite the friendly nature of the contest, it is likely that both managers will be pushing hard in an attempt to extract as much information and intelligence from the match as possible, with starting spots in both teams up for grabs.
Prediction
Saturday’s hit-out against the Glory will have served Manchester well and they should be primed to find the net on numerous occasions against an underdone Leeds.
Manchester United 4 – Leeds United 1.
Where: Optus Stadium, Perth
When: Wednesday 17th July 2019, 9pm (AEST)
TV:7Two, 7Plus
Betting: Manchester United $1.56, Draw $3.30, Leeds United $4.45
Manchester United
David De Gea, Lee Grant, Joel Pereira, Sergio Romero, Diogo Dalot, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Eric Bailly, Phil Jones, Victor Lindelof, Marcos Rojo, Chris Smalling, Axel Tuanzebe, Luke Shaw, Ashley Young, Tahith Chong, James Garner, Angel Gomes, Daniel James, Jesse Lingard, Nemanja Matic, Juan Mata, Scott McTominay, Andreas Pereira, Paul Pogba, Mason Greenwood, Romelu Lukaku, Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford.
Leeds United
Kiko Casilla, Kamil Miazek, Barry Douglas, Liam Cooper, Stuart Dallas, Gaetano Berardi, Bryce Hosannah, Clarke Oduor, Adam Forshaw, Pablo Hernandez, Jack Harrison, Kalvin Phillips, Jordan Stevens, Mateusz Bogusz, Kemar Roofe, Patrick Bamford
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Manchester United have proven far too strong for Leeds United at Optus Stadium in Perth, taking a comfortable 4-0 victory in the west. After a nice hit-out against Perth Glory last Saturday, Manchester looked in full control, far slicker and better prepared from the opening minutes against the under done Leeds United. Goals to Mason Greenwood and Marcus Rashford in the first half gave the Red Devils a comfortable lead heading into the break. Leeds did work their way back into the match in the latter portion of the first half yet Manchester controlled their back half well despite a few hairy moments. After the break, Phil Jones headed home from close range and Anthony Martial converted a late spot kick to set up the convincing score line. It was an accurate reflection of the class difference between the two sides yet the match still produced some entertaining moments. Manchester now head off to further international commitments on their pre-season tour, whilst Leeds head to Sydney to battle with the Western Sydney Wanderers this weekend. Final Score Manchester United…………4 Leeds United………………...0
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Thanks for being on board for the match and be sure to stick with the Roar for the clash between Leeds and Western Sydney Wanderers on the weekend. Manchester United…………4 Leeds United………………...0
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FULL-TIME Manchester United have whacked Leeds United by 4 goals to nil in Perth. Manchester United…………4 Leeds United………………...0
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90+4 The final cross is cleared by Manchester and the match is done and dusted. Manchester United…………4 Leeds United………………...0
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90+4 Leeds win the last free of the game after the booking of Young for a reckless challenge. Manchester United…………4 Leeds United………………...0
Jordan Klingsporn
Roar Guru
If Glory can do better against MU than Leeds, i'm happy with that. Either way, entertaining game.
Stuart Thomas
Expert
90+3 Final minute of action. Manchester United…………4 Leeds United………………...0
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90+2 A late chance for Manchester before Casilla cleans up the ball at full stretch. Manchester United…………4 Leeds United………………...0
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90+3 Young is back on his feet and we have three added minutes to come. Manchester United…………4 Leeds United………………...0
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89' Manchester win a free in defence as Young goes down injured. Manchester United…………4 Leeds United………………...0
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88' Still no clear openings late in this second half. Thrust and parry with few chances at either end. Manchester United…………4 Leeds United………………...0
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87' Leeds clear well. Manchester United…………4 Leeds United………………...0
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86' Very little penetration in their passing until Jones makes a surge forward. Manchester United…………4 Leeds United………………...0
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85' The Red Devils are in possession through the centre of the pitch. Manchester United…………4 Leeds United………………...0
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84' Lingard gets on the ball in a dangerous spot for Manchester and his shot is wide of the mark. Manchester United…………4 Leeds United………………...0
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83' Still we go back and forth with little penetration at either end. Manchester United…………4 Leeds United………………...0
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81' Another attack fro Leeds is blunted by Manchester and they take possession of the ball and move forward. Manchester United…………4 Leeds United………………...0
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79' Manchester have a throw in their defensive end. This game is drifting along rather aimlessly at this point. Manchester United…………4 Leeds United………………...0
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78' Leeds throw a hopeful ball forward. A header on goal is well over the ball. Manchester United…………4 Leeds United………………...0
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77' Manchester throw the ball forward but can't connect and Manchester secure the ball in defence, looking to attack. Manchester United…………4 Leeds United………………...0