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Manchester United will travel to Elland Road on Sunday in an attempt to respond to a damaging midweek result, as they face Leeds in a renewal Premier League rivalry.
The Red Devils were held to a draw by Wolves at Old Trafford, while Leeds arrive in high spirits after extending their unbeaten run with a point at Anfield.
Manchester United’s recent inconsistency resurfaced on December 30, when they failed to capitalize on a favorable home game against a Wolves side struggling towards the bottom of the table.
Despite this setback, the Red Devils remain sixth in the standings and are only three points off the Champions League places.
United head to Yorkshire with encouraging underlying trends. They are unbeaten in 25 Premier League matches against newly promoted sides and have scored in seven consecutive away league matches.
Leeds, on the other hand, continues to gain momentum. Their goalless draw at Liverpool was their sixth consecutive Premier League match without defeat and moved them further out of the relegation zone.
Elland Road has become a difficult venue again, with Leeds scoring 10 goals in their last three home league matches.
The hosts have not beaten Manchester United in the Premier League since 2002, but recent home performances suggest they are well placed to challenge that record.
Team news for Leeds vs Manchester United
Manchester United are not expecting any players to return for Sunday’s match. Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo remain sidelined, while Matthijs de Ligt, Mason Mount and Harry Maguire are also unavailable through injury. Bryan Mbeumo, Amad Diallo and Noussair Mazraoui are on international mission.
Amorim could consider moving back to the four again, potentially giving Patrick Dorgu greater freedom on the right flank.
Leeds will be without Ethan Ampadu, suspended after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season at Anfield.
Sean Longstaff, Joe Rodon and Daniel James are all injured, while Sebastiaan Bornauw is a doubt after suffering a knock against Liverpool.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin is expected to return to the starting line-up after being rested midweek.
Expected line-ups for Leeds vs Manchester United
Leeds: Perri; Bogle, Bijol, Struijk; Justin, Stach, Aaronson, Tanaka, Gudmundsson; Calvert-Lewin, Okafor
Manchester United: Lammens; Dalot, Ciel, Martines, Shaw; Casemiro, Ugarty; Dorgu, Cunha, Cunha; Sesco
How to watch Leeds vs Manchester United: TV channel, online streaming
Kick-off on Sunday will be at 12:30 GMT (08:30 ET / 05:30 PT), with live coverage in the UK on TNT Sports 1. Fans can also follow the match on the Discovery+ app.
Leeds-Manchester United match statistics
• Leeds are unbeaten in their last six Premier League matches
• Leeds have scored 10 goals in their last three home league matches
• Leeds have not kept a clean sheet at home in the Premier League since August
• Manchester United have conceded in 14 consecutive away matches in the Premier League.
• United are unbeaten in 25 league matches against newly promoted sides
• United have scored in seven consecutive league matches.
• Leeds have not beaten Manchester United in the Premier League since 2002
Prediction
Leeds
2
–
1
Manchester United
Both teams arrive with obvious strengths and vulnerabilities, and goals from both sides look likely at Elland Road.
Leeds’ recent form at home, combined with Manchester United’s defensive issues on the road, gives the hosts a realistic chance of winning a competitive competition.
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