Leeds United 0-0 Manchester United - recap and reaction: Whites play out stalemate with Red Devils at Elland Road
The Whites host their arch rivals at Elland Road this weekend as the two teams come to blows on Sunday afternoon in the Premier League.
Leeds will take on the Red Devils in West Yorkshire for the first time in nearly 18 years in league action following last summer's promotion from the Championship.
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Hide AdBielsa's men lost the reverse fixture 6-2 at Old Trafford in December and are looking to put things right in LS11 with a positive result against their long-standing foe.
Follow all the latest pre-match build-up, in-game updates and post-match reaction right here:
Leeds United v Manchester United - LIVE BLOG
Key Events
- Leeds host rivals Man Utd
- First league meeting at Elland Road since 2003
- Whites sit 10th, Red Devils are second
- Kick-off is at 2pm
- RESULT - Leeds United 0-0 Manchester United
Solskjaer ahead of kick-off
“It’s a unique game. They are the fittest team in the league - we’re going to get tested to the limit mentally, physically and tactically.”
Meslier save
2. Early free-kick conceded by Leeds on the left. Roberts it was on Fred. The free-kick is swung into the box... Greenwood rises to head on goal but it’s easily caught by Meslier.
Leeds doing well
4. Leeds have settled well since the early Man U free-kick - seeing lots of the ball. Dallas wins a free-kick wide on the right, deep in the visitors’ half. Phillips over it...
Leeds attack
5. The free-kick is cleared at the first attempt by the visitors. Leeds come again on the left. Bamford, though, can’t reach a pass and Maguire clears before Harrison gives away a free-kick.
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