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Jack Flintham

Manchester United players take part in attacking drill and other thing spotted in training ahead of Leeds trip

Manchester United players were back at Carrington on Friday ahead of Sunday's trip to Leeds United in the Premier League.

The Reds will be hoping to kick on from where they left off on Wednesday night at Old Trafford. After a slow start which saw the hosts behind inside the opening minute, Erik ten Hag's team improved but could not find the equaliser.

Straight after the restart, a Raphael Varane own goal made the task harder for United. However goals from Marcus Rashford and substitute Jadon Sancho ensured that the Reds earned a point.

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Here's what we spotted in a United training session ahead of the return game against Leeds in Yorkshire this weekend.

Attacking build-up practice

Towards the end of the training session, United practiced an attack vs defence drill. Starting in central midfield, the players were urged to work the ball out wide before crosses were whipped in to the centre.

Anthony Elanga was the main beneficiary of the crosses, lurking at the back post to tap home past Tom Heaton. However, two United men stole the show during the session...

United are back in action on Sunday (MUTV)

Pellistri and Sancho in form

Facundo Pellistri and Sancho made the difference in midweek off the bench and continued their fine form in training. Both men provided excellent crosses into the box which were given a seal of approval from Steve McClaren.

The young wingers have both staked claims to start at Elland Road leaving Erik ten Hag with a selection headache that he will need to address.

Sancho is on the comeback trail (MUTV)

Casemiro maintaining his sharpness

Despite his suspension, Casemiro remained an active member in training on Friday as he prepares for the Europa League clash with Barcelona on Thursday.

Casemiro's role in the attacking drill was to start the attack from central midfield and spread the defence to allow the wingers to whip the ball in.

Casemiro is suspended domestically (MUTV)

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