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New kick-off time announced for Leeds United's opening day clash with Manchester United

Leeds United's opening day match with Manchester United will be shown live on BT Sport.

The Whites travel to Old Trafford to begin their 2021/22 campaign in tasty fixtures which could be United fans' first in the Premier League.

Supporters missed both fixtures with the old enemy last season but they could be welcome to the Theatre of Dreams when the season begins on Saturday, August 14.

Unsurprisingly, BT Sport have selected the match for their 12:30pm slot on the opening weekend, with match coverage to begin from 11:30am.

Equally, the Whites' second away fixture of the season, against Burnley, has been moved and will be shown by the Sky Sports camera.

The match will now kick off at 2pm on Sunday, August 29, and will feature as part of a double bill on Super Sunday.

Leeds United ended the 2020/21 season as the Premier League's in-form side and will be hoping to fare better than their last trip to Old Trafford, where they were beaten 6-2.

Marcelo Bielsa's side held United to a 0-0 draw at Elland Road in April, though, as well as shutting out Chelsea and beating Manchester City after Christmas.

New kick-off dates

Manchester United v Leeds United

Fixture date: Saturday 14th August 2021

Kick-off time: 12:30pm, live on BT Sport

Burnley v Leeds United

Fixture date: Sunday 29th August 2021

Kick-off time: 2pm, live on Sky Sports

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