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Manchester United will be 'pushed to the edge' by the fitness and strength of Leeds says Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who appeared in the last league meeting between the two sides in 2004

Manchester United face their most physically demanding game of the season against Leeds United on Sunday, according to Red Devils manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

While the absence of fans inside Old Trafford takes some of the gloss off the first Premier League clash between the old rivals for 16 years, Solskjaer is warning his players they face an extremely tough struggle against Marcelo Bielsa’s exciting side.

‘It is going to be intense and competitive. We know it is going to be a running game because Leeds are the fittest team in the league and they are going to challenge us and push us to the edge,’ said Solskjaer.