Manchester United vs Leeds confirmed for next summer as fierce rivals meet for first time in eight years

Manchester United vs Leeds confirmed for next summer as fierce rivals meet for first time in eight years
Manchester United will play historic rivals Leeds for the first time in eight years during their 2019 pre-season tour of Australia, the Premier League club have confirmed.The two English clubs will meet at the 60,000-seater Optus Stadium in Perth on Wednesday July 17.Manchester United and Leeds United will do battle once again in Australia2
Manchester United and Leeds United will do battle once again in Australia
It is the first clash between the two sides since 2011 when United won 3-0 at Elland Road in the League Cup, with Michael Owen and Ryan Giggs on the scoresheet.The only other meeting in the last decade came in the 2009/10 FA Cup as Leeds secured a dramatic 1-0 victory at Old Trafford.

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Total games: 107Leeds wins: 26Draws: 35Man United wins: 46Leeds enjoyed plenty of fierce battles with the Red Devils back when they were both Premier League giants, although the Whites have since suffered a spectacular fall from grace.Marcelo Bielsa is attempting to restore top-flight football to Elland Road for the first time since 2004, with his side currently third in the Championship and three points off league-leaders Norwich.One of English football’s fiercest rivalries is set to be renewed2
One of English football’s fiercest rivalries is set to be renewed
And United have suffered a fall of their own, with the current eighth-place side a far-cry from the all-conquering teams of the Sir Alex Ferguson era.Leeds chief executive Angus Kinnear said:The trip, including the game against long-standing rivals Manchester United and some more fixtures still to be announced, will be a fantastic part of our centenary season and it is expected to attract thousands of visitors.”The Optus Stadium is home to Perth Glory, who will be part of both clubs’ pre-season preparations during the tour of Australia.Jose Mourinho’s men will take them on four days before the Leeds clash on July 13.

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