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Man Utd set-piece defense issues, Ampadu long throw weapon for Leeds

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Manchester United have conceded 12 goals from corners since the start of last season, joint-highest in the Premier League alongside Leeds. Hull's Semi Ajayi scored from a rebound, while Nobel Mendy added a free-kick goal. Manchester United also conceded corner goals against Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, Brentford and Nottingham Forest late last season.

Head coach Sergej Jakirovic highlighted the weakness and plans to exploit it. Manchester United have the third-highest percentage of goals conceded from set-pieces under Michael Carrick, though they scored 26 set-piece goals last term, second only to Arsenal. Ipswich visit Old Trafford on Sunday.

Ethan Ampadu's long throw is a key weapon for Leeds. His 139 long throws into the box since the start of last term put him behind only Kayode in the Premier League. The Leeds captain, contracted until 2030, excels under Daniel Farke as both a deep-lying playmaker and destroyer.