MANCHESTER UNITED have begun pre-season with a 2-0 win over Leeds.
Youngsters Noam Emeran and Joe Hugill combined to give the Red Devils a winning start in Oslo.
Mason Mount made his first start for United, while Lisandro Martinez played his first 45 minutes after a long period on the sidelines.
- Match result: Man United 2-0 Leeds
- TV channel/Stream: MUTV
- Man Utd second-half XI: Kovar, Williams, Gore, Shoretire, Fish, Savage, Hugill, Jurado, Emeran, Hansen-Aaroen, Bennett
- Leeds XI: Klaesson, Hjelde, Drameh, Cooper, Mullen, Gyabi, Shackleton, Greenwood, Poveda, Sinisterra, Georginio
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Boss lays out plans for next game
Erik ten Hag spoke about how pleased he was to see the performance from his squad today and how well the youngsters played in the second half.
The Dutch manager said that in their next pre-season friendly against Lyon at Hampden Park, it is unlikely that any of the international players who have had an extended rest will feature in this game.
He was happy to finally see Mason Mount make his Man Utd debut and feels he has a lot to offer the side this season.
Credit: Getty Mount pleased with donning the top
The new signing was asked what it was like playing in the position he did today in the centre of midfield:
I like playing that position, being able to drop in behind and get a chance to shoot. But it’s also good to get involved in the middle park too. Amazing support turned up for us today, we got a good win, it was a good start.
Mason Mount
Varane pleased with honour
Raphael Varane spoke about what it meant today to him, getting to skipper the side and wearing the shirt in memory of Gordon McQueen.
“It is an honour to captain the side. There is no such thing as a friendly game so it was good to get a win.”
The ex-Real Madrid centre back will be hoping he can have an injury-free season and focus on trophies for Man Utd.
Boss knows what lays ahead for him
Daniel Farke will have learnt a lot from today’s pre-season friendly.
There were lots of positives for Leeds Utd, in particular, the second half performance of Mateo Joseph on the left-wing.
He constantly caused problems for Man Utd and show some direct play, running at defenders.
Dan James did the same on the right but it remains to be seen if the player will be willing to play in the Championship.
Credit: Getty FT: Man Utd 2-0 Leeds Utd
Goals from Noam Emeran and Joe Hugill seal victory in the first pre-season game for Man Utd.
In particular, young French player Emeran will have impressed Erik ten Hag in this game.
His ability to cut inside from the left onto his stronger foot and cause problems for Leeds Utd will have impressed the boss.
Isak Hansen-Aaroen showed his creativity in the centre of park, setting up the first goal for Noam Emeran.
FT: Man Utd 2-0 Leeds Utd
It is a comfortable win for Man Utd in Norway.
Erik ten Hag fields two different sides in each half, both dominating their opposition today.
In the end it was the youngsters who impressed and got the goals to seal victory today.
Man Utd 2-0 Leeds Utd
88. Savage clips a ball over the top of the defence towards Hugill.
He takes the ball in his stride but the flag goes up for offside.
The replay shows that was the wrong decision.
Credit: Getty Man Utd 2-0 Leeds Utd
86. It is important that Man Utd keep their clean sheet now.
This is all about seeing the game out.
Emeran has looked really impressive since his goal down the right flank for the Red Devils.
Man Utd 2-0 Leeds Utd
84. Erik ten Hag will be overjoyed with this second half performance.
There are a few players out there who have shown the Dutchman that they are capable of playing a part this season.
This is what pre-season is all about, taking your chance to impress the boss.
Man Utd 2-0 Leeds Utd
82. Emeran does brilliantly down the right hand side before slotting the ball into the Leeds box.
It is straight into the path of Hugill, who is onside, as he strokes it passed the keeper.
Great move and a composed finish by the youngster.
Goal – Joe Hugill (Man Utd)
Man Utd 1-0 Leeds Utd
78. Shoretire plays a great flick into the path of Williams.
He goes sprinting down the touchline but is adjudged to have taken the ball out of play.
Leeds counter attack with James who looks to cut inside and bend one in the top corner with his left foot.
He cannot keep the effort down as the keeper watches it sail over the crossbar.
Credit: Getty Man Utd 1-0 Leeds Utd
76. The ball is threaded in behind the Man Utd defence for Bamford to run onto.
He takes the ball around the keeper and slides it towards goal.
It is blocked on the line by Fish but the linesman’s flag goes up for offside.
Man Utd 1-0 Leeds Utd
74. Joseph is looking to most dangerous player for Leeds.
He works it well on the left and feeds it to Gray.
Archie Gray strikes a thunderous shot from the edge of the box which is just into the side netting.
Man Utd 1-0 Leeds Utd
72. Joseph comes running forward, weaving his way around the United defence.
They manage to get players in front of him at the expense of a corner.
As the ball is swung in, it is dealt with well by the Man Utd defence.
Man Utd 1-0 Leeds Utd
70. Man Utd are looking to come forward more and more now.
That goal seems to have given the confidence to show their talents.
Erik ten Hag will be pleased with what he seeing from his young players.
Credit: Getty Man Utd 1-0 Leeds Utd
68. Great play by Hansen-Aaroen in the centre of the park, slotting the ball into the path of Emeran.
Although the replay shows he may have just been offside, no VAR here, and let the ball run into his path before slotting home.
Great composure by the young Frenchman.
Goal – Noam Emeran (Man Utd)
Man Utd 0-0 Leeds Utd
66. Man Utd are starting to grow into this half.
Knocking the ball around well, looking to get up the pitch.
Savage is all over the place at the moment, still trying to work out what position he is actually playing.
Man Utd 0-0 Leeds Utd
64. This has been a half of very few chances so far.
Leeds look dangerous with the pace of Dan James down the right wing.
Man Utd come forward for the first time and Hugill does well to get into the box but the keeper dives at his feet winning the ball.
Man Utd 0-0 Leeds Utd
62. The corner is swung in to the centre of the box.
Kovar comes to collect well under pressure.
The young keeper has done well whenever called upon so far.
Man Utd 0-0 Leeds Utd
60. This will be a good test for the United youngsters here.
Leeds have a lot more experience in their side in this half.
Patrick Bamford up front will certainly test the defence.
Man Utd 0-0 Leeds Utd
58. Dan James does well down the right wing.
He cuts the ball across the box dangerously but Kovar does well to come and collect.
Good goalkeeping.
Man Utd 0-0 Leeds Utd
56. Leeds manage to win a corner as Ayling’s cross is blocked.
The corner finds Struijk who has a free header.
He gets it all wrong and takes his eye off the ball and heads it harmlessly wide.
Credit: Getty Man Utd 0-0 Leeds Utd
54. Savage is penalised for a late challenge.
Like father like son with that one.
Joseph did well to take the ball passed the player one swift movement.
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