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\n <\/div>\n Danyal Kahn runs through the key talking points from Manchester United’s pre-season clash with Leeds United.<\/span>The Man Utd boss also kept a number of other high-profile stars in reserve until after the hour mark, instead choosing to give a raft of youngsters a proper run-out. Full-back Harry Amass turned out to be the pick of the rookie pack.<\/p>\n
The introduction of Bruno Fernandes and new signing Youri Tielemans improved efficiencies late on, combining effectively to offer Matheus Cunha some pre-season shooting practice, adding to a lively attacking performance from the lesser-seen Zirkzee.<\/p>\n
Fernandes himself was played through by Luke Shaw in the second period, much to the delight of the pro-Manchester United fanbase, who chanted ‘Bruno, Bruno, Bruno’ for large portions of the night, but his strike was flagged offside. He also hammered the crossbar late on.<\/p>\n
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\n Image:<\/span>Leeds United’s Dominic Calvert-Lewin heads at goalOf those senior regulars who did start, Bryan Mbeumo caught the eye, showing impressive intensity to tee-up Zirkzee for the game’s opener. Dan James and Aaronson were Leeds’ conspirators shortly after to turn home their first of five shots on target. Daniel Farke’s side have scored a tidy 10 goals in five pre-season outings this summer, albeit they lacked a little composure in the decisive shoot-out.<\/p>\n
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\n <\/div>\n Marcus Rashford recently returned to Manchester United’s training ground ahead of the new season, after a loan spell at Barcelona. Credit: @rachaelandimogenmufc.<\/span>The key moments from Croke Park<\/h3>\n 16: GOAL!<\/strong> Joshua Zirkzee sweeps home a smart, low cross from Bryan Mbeumo.<\/p>\n29: GOAL! <\/strong>Dan James latches onto a punt from James Trafford and baits Ayden Heaven before feeding Brenden Aaronson to equalise.<\/p>\n46: SUBS!<\/strong> Leeds change the majority of their starting XI, with Harry Wilson, Dom Calvert-Lewin and Noah Okafor among those introduced.<\/p>\n60: SUBS! <\/strong>Michael Carrick sends on Bruno Fernandes, Youri Tielemans and Matheus Cunha.<\/p>\n80: RULED OUT! <\/strong>Fernandes’ strike is chalked off after the offside flag is raised. He crashes an effort off the crossbar not long after.<\/p>\nPENALTIES!<\/strong> Wilson missed first for Leeds, but was reprieved when Fernandes also spurned his opportunity. James Justin’s miss proved decisive as Noussair Mazraoui netted the winner.<\/p>\nCarrick: Rashford gives us point of difference<\/h3>\n Michael Carrick<\/strong> on the return of Marcus Rashford<\/strong>:<\/em><\/p>\n“He’s our player. He’s come back great. I’ve known Marcus a long time, he offers us something a bit different.<\/p>\n
“He’s trained only two or three days and it’s all normal. He’s come back in great spirits. We’re looking forward to the start of the season.”<\/p>\n
Farke: Trafford can be world-class<\/h3>\n Daniel Farke<\/strong> on new Leeds signing James Trafford<\/strong>:<\/em><\/p>\n“He has the potential to be world-class. If he keeps going like this he will rise to the top.<\/p>\n
“We have a feeling he can make a big difference, a top-class No 1 is crucial for the club and I pushed very hard for this transfer. I’m very happy. It was a good debut, we’re all delighted to have him.”<\/p>\n
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