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Manchester United vs Leeds LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction today

Follow all the fallout from Old Trafford

Emmet Gates
Saturday 14 August 2021 09:36 EDT
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Manchester United thrashed Leeds United 5-1 at Old Trafford in the Premier League’s early kick-off to make a statement in their season-opener.

After finishing second to rivals Manchester City last season, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made no secret that his side are targeting the title this campaign, with his squad bolstered by the high-profile additions of Jadon Sancho and Raphael Varane. Despite that, though, the manager had to wrestle with several absentees for his side’s curtain-raiser. Varane has not yet been registered due to small details of his contract that remain to be finalised. Sancho only came off the bench in the second half, while Edinson Cavani, Marcus Rashford and Dean Henderson were all ruled out.

But that did not stop Man United from running riot in front of a returning capacity crowd, with Bruno Fernandes netting a hat-trick as Fred and Mason Greenwood rounded out the scoring for the hosts. Paul Pogba, meanwhile, recorded four assists along the way to rival man of the match Fernandes.

Luke Ayling hit a stunning strike early in the second half to pull Leeds level – very briefly – but it was nothing more than a consolation, with Man United responding immediately with three goals to add to Fernandes’ opener. Fred soon added the final finish for Solskjaer’s side.

Relive all the action below:

Premier League: Manchester Utd 0-0 Leeds

1 min: Here we go!

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Premier League: Manchester Utd vs Leeds

Nearly time for kick off.

Both sides in their traditional home shirts, red against white.

Emmet Gates14 August 2021 12:29

Premier League: Manchester Utd vs Leeds

A real traditional presentation there from Man Utd with Varane, feels like a lost art nowadays.

Emmet Gates14 August 2021 12:27

Premier League: Manchester Utd vs Leeds

Manchester United complete £34m signing of Raphael Varane

The French World Cup winner will partner Harry Maguire in central defence

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Premier League: Manchester Utd vs Leeds

Rafael Varane’s move to Manchester Utd from Spanish giants Real Madrid is now official:

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Premier League: Manchester Utd vs Leeds

Case in point:

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Premier League: Manchester Utd vs Leeds

It’s great to see fans back inside stadiums again.

Absolutely fantastic.

Emmet Gates14 August 2021 12:16

Premier League: Manchester Utd vs Leeds

Benches:

Manchester Utd: Heaton; Dalot, Williams, Andreas, Mata, Matic, Van de Beek, Martial, Sancho.

Leeds: Klaesson; Firpo, Shackleton, Phillips, Forshaw, Roberts, Costa, Summerville, Greenwood.

Emmet Gates14 August 2021 12:08

Premier League: Manchester Utd vs Leeds

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Premier League: Manchester Utd vs Leeds

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