Manchester United 3-2 Leeds United - recap: Whites fall to Red Devils in Premier League 2
Mark Jackson's development side travel across the Pennines for a crunch clash against the Red Devils this afternoon.
The Whites will take on their old enemy for the first time since earning promotion to the top tier of England's academy football pyramid.
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Hide AdUnited's development squad head into the game in poor form having failed to win a match since the EFL Trophy victory over Oldham Athletic at Boundary Park on September 28.
Jackson's side bowed out of the tournament in midweek at Salford City in a 5-3 defeat and will be looking to earn a first win in five league matches against Manchester United - who sit two places and two points above them in sixth place.
Follow all the latest from Leigh Sports Village below...
U23s LIVE - Manchester United v Leeds United
Key Events
- Leeds U23s travel to take on Manchester United in PL2 action
- Whites searching for first league win in five games
- Kick-off at Leigh Sports Village is at 12pm
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- RESULT: Manchester United 3-2 Leeds United
LEEDS HIT THE POST
10. POST! Leeds almost level... McGurk down the left to Greenwood. He squares and a Man Utd defender puts it against his own post.
Leeds attack
9. The Whites come forward down the right. It’s Miller. He cuts a ball to the edge of the box and Greenwood tries to get there but it’s cleared. Better.
Man Utd take the lead
7. Leeds cut open by a through ball - out of nothing, really. McCarron slides to block it but can’t get there. Amad is through and he slots into the corner. 1-0
Good pressing
4. Man U have dominated the ball so far but Leeds are pressing the hosts well. Dean and Greenwood leading it from the front. Not much to report otherwise - couple of free-kicks for the hosts.
Man U attack
2. The first attack of the game falls to the visitors. They get down the left and cut inside, Moore stands up and wins the ball on the edge of the area. Good defending.
KICK-OFF
1. Teams out... and we’re underway at Leigh. Leeds United in blue. Manchester United in red. Updates to follow..
Kick-off approaching
Nice to see some Leeds fans make the trip over this afternoon. Some home fans here as well, though they may be a little preoccupied with things at first team level.
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