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.
Manchester United 4 - 0 Leeds United
85 mins: Game has slowed down as we enter the final 5 minutes. No chances for either side.
Manchester United 4 - 0 Leeds United
FT. Manchester United sweep aside a lackluster, makeshift Leeds United side with goals from Mason Greenwood, Marcus Rashford, Phil Jones and Anthony Martial. Man United win their second game in Australia while Leeds receive their first loss of pre-season.
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