Administrator Stan 18,367 Posted August 11, 2021 Administrator Share Posted August 11, 2021 Kick-off 12.30 (BST) Live on BT Sport VS Last 3 Meetings 25/04/2021 - Leeds 0-0 Man Utd 20/12/2020 - Man Utd 6-2 Leeds 20/09/2011 - Leeds 0-3 Man Utd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco 3,008 Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 What a match to start the new season. Hope Leeds put the surprise here and get all 3 points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas 3,825 Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Well well well, what a start eh. Could be an ideal time for us to catch them, and with our fitness levels, you'd like to think if they do win we'll make them graft for it. Obviously would love to beat this lot but I'm realistic, they don't have a bad side do they. Not ideal for us missing Llorente. There's no question we are better defensively with him in the side and it's imperative Phillips starts. He's had a short turnaround from the Euro's but that was his choice and he's knuckled down and got on with it. I was actually hoping they would have Varane in the team, I really fancied us to test him out early but that's not happened. Firpo could make his debut at LB but if not, Dallas will move over there and cover. Seeing as Greenwood or Sancho may be that side, I'd prefer Firpo purely for the pace but we'll see. As long as we have Bamford up top, Rodrigo behind and Harrison and Raphinha on the wings, we should offer some threat in attack. I think we'll probably lose it but I'd like to think its a hell of a lot closer than 6-2 last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,367 Posted August 13, 2021 Author Administrator Share Posted August 13, 2021 8 minutes ago, Lucas said: Well well well, what a start eh. Could be an ideal time for us to catch them, and with our fitness levels, you'd like to think if they do win we'll make them graft for it. Obviously would love to beat this lot but I'm realistic, they don't have a bad side do they. Not ideal for us missing Llorente. There's no question we are better defensively with him in the side and it's imperative Phillips starts. He's had a short turnaround from the Euro's but that was his choice and he's knuckled down and got on with it. I was actually hoping they would have Varane in the team, I really fancied us to test him out early but that's not happened. Firpo could make his debut at LB but if not, Dallas will move over there and cover. Seeing as Greenwood or Sancho may be that side, I'd prefer Firpo purely for the pace but we'll see. As long as we have Bamford up top, Rodrigo behind and Harrison and Raphinha on the wings, we should offer some threat in attack. I think we'll probably lose it but I'd like to think its a hell of a lot closer than 6-2 last year. 5-2? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny 2,201 Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Leeds' defence improved tenfold from January onwards last season, I don't think we're going to see the same Leeds this season who were conceding so badly in the first half of last season. Expect a solid side who will cause problems going forward. Now I say that Leeds will probably get smashed 7-0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber CaaC (John)+ 5,358 Posted August 14, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted August 14, 2021 Don't think it will be another 6-2 for United but possibly 2-0 United but with Ole at the wheel it could end up 0-2 Leeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil-Dick Willie 3,253 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Wish this was at Elland RD. The atmosphere would be electric. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny 2,201 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Where’s Sancho? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny 2,201 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Wouldn’t really say Man Utd have caused Leeds big problems, more that Leeds erratic passing deep in their own half has caused a lot of dispossessions and breaks on goal. United been pressing Leeds well in that regard, but if Leeds can just calm their passing down they’ll be a lot more solid defensively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny 2,201 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 5 minutes ago, Danny said: Wouldn’t really say Man Utd have caused Leeds big problems, more that Leeds erratic passing deep in their own half has caused a lot of dispossessions and breaks on goal. United been pressing Leeds well in that regard, but if Leeds can just calm their passing down they’ll be a lot more solid defensively. Man Utd go 1-0 up after a quick counter from a misplaced pass from Meslier. Lovely little goal too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas 3,825 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 It's a very open game. Good watch for the neutral. The referee deserves praise for letting it flow. Realised the game carries some edge and allowed challenges to go in, played on at the right times. Robin Koch looks exactly like a centre back playing defensive mid. He is no Kalvin Phillips and looks lost. They are finding so much space in midfield as a result. KP on at HT is needed surely. Poor from Koch for the goal too. Stopped tracking Bruno and let him run free. Up to that point, we had defended really well. We do look dangerous going forward, there is a goal in us but final ball/pass needs to be more quality when we are in and around their box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber JoshBRFC+ 1,388 Posted August 14, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted August 14, 2021 Brilliant game this. Ayling with a great goal then Greenwood hits straight back. Class talent he is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNA 107 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Pascal moving at snails pace for the Greenwood goal, and now another one, will be interesting to see how Leeds respond, such an open game more goals to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFCMike 3,009 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Has 'Glazers out' been put back in its box until they don't win anything at the end of the season again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny 2,201 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Pogba has been quality, not let his early miss get to him. United all over Leeds now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny 2,201 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Harry Maguire has been quietly going about his business today, been solid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebird Hewitt 1,282 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 On 13/08/2021 at 12:45, Danny said: Leeds' defence improved tenfold from January onwards last season, I don't think we're going to see the same Leeds this season who were conceding so badly in the first half of last season. Expect a solid side who will cause problems going forward. Now I say that Leeds will probably get smashed 7-0 Getting there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber JoshBRFC+ 1,388 Posted August 14, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted August 14, 2021 4 minutes ago, LFCMike said: Has 'Glazers out' been put back in its box until they don't win anything at the end of the season again? They’ll throw their toys out when they don’t sign someone in January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beelzebub 2,508 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 It's just Leeds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reluctant Striker 134 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 It is early first match of the season & nothing here suggests how they'll line up with the title contenders. But nothing surprising occurring here. And Man United (everyone's 4th place prediction) have a few guys out or on the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6666 1,310 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Wasn't expecting this sort of a collapse for Leeds. Shocking from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFCMike 3,009 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 5 minutes ago, 6666 said: Wasn't expecting this sort of a collapse for Leeds. Shocking from them. Really? It literally happened on a number of occasions last season, including against this opposition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick 2,271 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Awful from Leeds, learned absolutely nothing from last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,367 Posted August 14, 2021 Author Administrator Share Posted August 14, 2021 On 13/08/2021 at 11:13, Lucas said: . I think we'll probably lose it but I'd like to think its a hell of a lot closer than 6-2 last year. On 13/08/2021 at 11:22, Stan said: 5-2? Not far off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFCMike 3,009 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Let's hope that the offside calls continue like they did in this match. The Fernandes one from the ball over the top looked like it could have been borderline, even with the relaxation on tight decisions. There was no delay after that goal and personally I want to see goals given where it appears a player is just about level Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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