For United, the headline appears to be Zirkzee finding the net. That matters.
Zirkzee’s game has often looked built on linking play as much as ending it. An early scoring contribution, even in a friendly, helps the case that he can offer both. For a side still trying to settle its attacking hierarchy, that is a useful start.
The report says Aaronson was on the scoresheet for Leeds, and that fits the broader picture of a player who can inject energy and direct running between the lines.
Friendlies can be messy, but they still reveal whether a team is physically ready to compete. Leeds appearing lively and disruptive would be an encouraging sign.
The other talking point is that Marcus Rashford did not feature, according to the report. Without official detail, it should not be treated as more than an absence. Still, when a senior forward is missing, attention follows.
For United, that keeps the spotlight on selection, fitness management and the balance of the front line. The next storyline is clear: whether Zirkzee can build momentum, whether Rashford returns swiftly, and how much sharper United look when competitive fixtures begin.