Manchester United journey to Elland Street on Sunday wanting to reply to a harmful midweek outcome, as they face Leeds in a renewed Premier League rivalry.
The Pink Devils have been held to a disappointing draw by Wolves at Outdated Trafford, whereas Leeds arrive in buoyant temper after extending their unbeaten run with some extent at Anfield.
Manchester United’s latest inconsistency resurfaced on December 30, once they didn’t capitalise on a beneficial residence fixture towards a Wolves aspect struggling close to the underside of the desk.
Regardless of that setback, the Pink Devils stay sixth within the desk and sit solely three factors exterior the Champions League locations.
United do journey to Yorkshire with some encouraging underlying developments. They’re unbeaten in 25 Premier League matches towards newly-promoted sides and have scored in seven consecutive away league video games.
Leeds, in contrast, proceed to construct momentum. Their goalless draw at Liverpool was their sixth successive Premier League match with out defeat and lifted them additional away from the relegation zone.
Elland Street has as soon as once more change into a troublesome venue, with Leeds scoring 10 objectives throughout their final three residence league matches.
The hosts haven’t crushed Manchester United within the Premier League since 2002, however latest residence performances counsel they’re effectively positioned to problem that document.
Crew information for Leeds v Manchester United
Manchester United will not be anticipating any returning gamers for Sunday’s fixture. Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo stay sidelined, whereas Matthijs de Ligt, Mason Mount and Harry Maguire are additionally unavailable by harm. Bryan Mbeumo, Amad Diallo and Noussair Mazraoui are away on worldwide responsibility.
Amorim could think about reverting to a again 4 as soon as once more, doubtlessly permitting Patrick Dorgu larger freedom on the proper flank.
Leeds will probably be with out Ethan Ampadu, who’s suspended after selecting up his fifth yellow card of the season at Anfield.
Sean Longstaff, Joe Rodon and Daniel James are all injured, whereas Sebastiaan Bornauw is a doubt after sustaining a knock towards Liverpool.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin is predicted to return to the beginning lineup after being rested midweek.
Anticipated line-ups for Leeds v Manchester United
Leeds: Perri; Bogle, Bijol, Struijk; Justin, Stach, Aaronson, Tanaka, Gudmundsson; Calvert-Lewin, Okafor
Manchester United: Lammens; Dalot, Heaven, Martinez, Shaw; Casemiro, Ugarte; Dorgu, Zirkzee, Cunha; Sesko
Learn how to watch Leeds v Manchester United: TV channel, on-line stream
Kick-off on Sunday is at 12:30 GMT (08:30 ET / 05:30 PT), with reside protection within the UK on TNT Sports activities 1. Followers also can catch the match on the invention+ app.
The stats for Leeds v Manchester United
• Leeds are unbeaten of their final six Premier League matches
• Leeds have scored 10 objectives of their final three residence league video games
• Leeds haven’t saved a house clear sheet within the Premier League since August
• Manchester United have conceded in 14 consecutive Premier League away matches
• United are unbeaten in 25 league video games towards newly-promoted groups
• United have scored in seven right away league fixtures
• Leeds haven’t crushed Manchester United within the Premier League since 2002
Prediction
Leeds
2
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1
Manchester United
Either side arrive with clear strengths and vulnerabilities, and objectives at each ends seem doubtless at Elland Street.
Leeds’ latest residence type, mixed with Manchester United’s defensive points on the highway, offers the hosts a practical probability of edging a aggressive contest.
