WATCH: USMNT stars Tyler Adams and Weston McKennie begin Man Utd clash with THUNDEROUS tackles

Last updated 21/02/2023

14:29 12/02/2023

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Tyler Adams and Weston McKennie were quick to set the tone against Manchester United on Sunday with two thunderous early tackles.

Adams upends Sancho early
McKennie clatters Malacia
Duo making second consecutive start together

WHAT HAPPENED? Adams provided the game's first highlight-reel collision just minutes in as he ran down and upended Jadon Sancho. McKennie, meanwhile, responded less than three minutes later, hammering Tyrell Malacia with a slide tackle.

Tyler Adams has the second most tackles in the Premier League and what a tackle this is on Jadon Sancho. 💪

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— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) February 12, 2023

Leeds United instructions for Tyler Adams and Weston McKennie? Get stuck in.

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— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) February 12, 2023

THE BIGGER PICTURE: The two were named to Leeds' starting XI for the second consecutive match, lining up next to each other in a double pivot. That last match was McKennie's full debut, having come off the bench against Nottingham Forest before starting against United in midweek.

WHAT NEXT FOR LEEDS? Leeds' next two matches will be key to their relegation fight as they face Everton and Southampton in a pair of matches with teams close to them in the table.

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