Manchester United kick off their preparations for the upcoming 2023/24 Premier League season with a preseason match against local rivals Leeds United in Oslo on July 12.
The Red Devils have a total of eight preseason matches lined up as manager Erik ten Hag evaluates his squad options in the weeks leading up to the new campaign.
Ten Hag is expected to be active in the summer transfer window, with the recent arrival of English star Mason Mount from Chelsea and the potential signing of Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana to replace David de Gea.
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Manchester United vs Leeds lineups
Ten Hag plans to mix his established stars with young talent during preseason, giving academy players an opportunity to impress.
The arrival of manager Daniel Farke has instilled confidence within Leeds, as there have been minimal changes to the squad that won two EFL Championship titles during his time at Norwich City.
Here are the projected starting lineups for both teams ahead of their preseason match at Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo, Norway.
Man United starting 11
Man United starting XI (4-2-3-1): Heaton (GK) — Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Martinez, Fernandez — McTominay, Mejbri — Amad, Fernandes, Sancho — Martial
- Injured: None
- Suspended: N/A
Manager Erik ten Hag has chosen Mason Mount and Tom Heaton as the starting players for the preseason, with Heaton taking over as the number one goalkeeper after David de Gea’s departure. Lisandro Martinez will also be making his return from an injury that has kept him out since April.
Man United squad
Goalkeepers (3): Tom Heaton, Nathan Bishop, Matej Kovar.
Defenders (8): Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Lisandro Martinez, Raphael Varane, Brandon Williams, Rhys Bennett, Alvaro Fernandez, Will Fish, Marc Jurado.
Midfielders (9): Mason Mount, Fred, Dan Gore, Toby Collyer, Isak Hansen-Aaroen, Hannibal Mejbri, Kobbie Mainoo, Maxi Oyedele, Charlie Savage.
Forwards (6): Noam Emeran, Omari Forson, Joe Hugill, Jadon Sancho, Amad Diallo, Shola Shortire.
Leeds United starting 11
Leeds United starting XI (4-2-3-1): Klaesson (GK) – Hjelde, Drameh, Cooper, Mullen – Gyabi, Shackleton – Greenwood, Poveda, Sinisterra – Rutter
- Injured: None
- Suspended: N/A
Manager Daniel Farke has chosen a strong lineup for this preseason match, with Luis Sinisterra among the starters.
Leeds squad
Goalkeepers (2): Illan Mesier, Kristoffer Klaesson
Defenders (8): Luke Ayling, Junior Firpo, Liam Cooper, Stuart Dallas, Pascal Struijk, Rasmus Kristensen, Max Wober, Cody Drameh
Midfielders (4): Marc Roca, Tyler Adams, Sam Greenwood, Jamie Shackleton
Forwards (6): Ivan Poveda, Patrick Bamford, Crysencio Summerville, Jack Harrison, Helder Costa, Dan James
Man United vs Leeds live stream, TV channel
- Date: Wednesday, July 12
- Time: 4 p.m. BST / 11 a.m. ET
- TV channel: MUTV (subscription)
- Live stream: MUTV, LUTV
This match will not be available through traditional broadcasting or streaming options due to it falling outside the domestic calendar.
However, both clubs are offering fans around the world the chance to watch the game through their respective club live streaming channels on MUTV and LUTV.
MUTV is also available as a TV channel for subscribers.
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