Historic rivals Manchester United and Leeds United begin their respective preseason campaigns by going head-to-head in a friendly in Sweden on Saturday afternoon.
The first of five scheduled preseason fixtures for Man Utd, they will follow up their trip to Stockholm by jetting off to the United States to face three more Premier League sides—West Ham United, Bournemouth and Everton. For now, however, Ruben Amorim must focus his side’s attention on their opening test of the summer.
The Red Devils endured a disastrous 2024–25 campaign capped by Europa League final defeat to Tottenham Hotspur. Improvements must be swift at the beginning of the new season or else Man Utd will drift further into crisis.
By contrast, Leeds enjoyed an immensely successful 2024–25 as they secured the Championship title and their return to the Premier League. Daniel Farke’s side will be put through their paces in preseason given they follow their clash with Man Utd by facing Villarreal and AC Milan in early August, with the Whites hopeful of building some momentum before the new season commences.
Here’s a guide to Saturday’s friendly in Scandinavia.
