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Let battle commence! Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits Manchester United have been 'waiting years' to renew their rivalry with Leeds, ahead of first league clash between the sides since 2004... and he reveals he is sweating over fitness of Edinson Cavani

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reaches his second anniversary as Manchester United manager on Saturday, but it means less to him than the other notable occasion at Old Trafford this weekend.

Solskjaer says he cannot wait to renew hostilities with Leeds United as the old rivals meet in the Premier League for the first time in nearly 17 years on Sunday.

The Norwegian was a player the last time United faced Leeds in February 2004 in the top flight, before relegation cast the Yorkshire club into the wilderness three years after reaching the Champions League semi-finals.

Man United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is set to face Leeds for first time in nearly 17 years
Solskjaer (above) was playing the last time Manchester United met Leeds in February 2004
Manchester United and Leeds will go head-to-head in the Premier League on Sunday

Solskjaer made his mark on one of the most fiercely contested fixtures in the English calendar, especially in the 2001-02 season, when he came off the bench to head a late equaliser at Old Trafford, then scored twice in a 4-3 win at Elland Road.