The countdown to 2025-26 begins in earnest this weekend with Ruben Amorim's men in Stockholm for a friendly against Leeds

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Manchester United kick off pre-season against a familiar foe as they face newly-promoted Leeds United in Stockholm, offering Rúben Amorim an early opportunity to assess his evolving squad ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.