Manchester United vs Leeds result: Mason Greenwood and Marcus Rashford on target in pre-season friendly
Re-live all the action from the pre-season friendly in Perth between the two former English rivals
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Your support makes all the difference.Mason Greenwood and Marcus Rashford put Manchester United on course for a comprehensive pre-season win against Leeds in Australia. Just 37 miles separate Old Trafford and Elland Road, but it was Perth's mammoth Optus Stadium that played host to these sides' first meeting since September 2011.
Marcelo Bielsa's Sky Bet Championship promotion hopefuls Leeds showed flashes of quality but were eventually rolled over, with Man United winning 4-0 despite Ole Gunnar Solskjaer completely rotating his side at half-time.
A fine move involving the impressive Paul Pogba and new boy Aaron Wan-Bissaka led to 17-year-old Greenwood's first senior goal, with Rashford doubling that advantage with a fine strike after a dizzying turn. Rashford and Daniel James - so nearly a Leeds player in January - hit the post in the first half and United continued in the ascendancy after the break, with Phil Jones heading home before Anthony Martial slotted home a spot-kick in front of 55,274 fans. Re-live the action below.
The goalkeeper fell ill ahead of the match, while Lukaku was ruled out with a knock picked up on Tuesday after the media left.
Juan Mata captained the side and Aaron Wan-Bissaka made his first start for United, while 17-year-old Mason Greenwood started in attack.
Leeds head coach Marcelo Bielsa only has 16 players in Australia but he named a strong-looking side at Optus Stadium.
What time does it start?
Manchester United vs Leeds United starts at midday in the UK (12pm BST, 7pm in Perth).
Where is the match?
The match is taking pace in Perth on the west coast of Australia, at it is expected to be a near-sellout at the Optus Stadium.
How can I watch online?
The only place to watch the game is on MUTV, which can be watched via manutd.com provided you have a subscription. Otherwise you can follow all the action live on The Independent website.
Hello, and welcome to The Independent's live blog of one of English football fiercest rivalries, Manchester United vs Leeds United, set to kick off at 12:00 BST.
Aaron Wan Bissaka and Daniel James make their second appearance for United of the pre-season tour after impressing against Perth Glory.
Leeds have a pretty strong line up with Bamford, Roofe, Phillips and Douglas all starting.
Check out our match preview for quotes from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on the historic rivalry, and why new Leeds signing Helder Costa has been left at home.
Players are now walking out onto the pitch of the Optus Stadium after being subject to an extravagant and opulent light and fireworks display which continues on the far side of the pitch.
Manchester United 0 - 0 Leeds United
Leeds United get the match underway from kick-off.
Manchester United 0 - 0 Leeds United
1 min: Bamford is immediately caught offside after a long ball over the top.
Manchester United 0 - 0 Leeds United
2 min: Rashford hits the post! Lindelof journeys into the Leeds box before teeing the ball to Rashford whose cross shot hits the woodwork.
Manchester United 0 - 0 Leeds United
5 mins: This game certaintly hasn't got the feel of a pre-season friendly. Very frenetic in the first five minutes with Manchester United having the best of it.
Manchester United 1 - 0 Leeds United
7 mins: Mason Greenwood get another goal for Manchester United and their first of the day! Pogba threads the ball through to Wan Bissaka who then clumsily crosses for Greenwood to tap the ball into the back of the net.
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