Leeds vs Man Utd – When Manchester United travels to Elland Road on Sunday afternoon to face Leeds United, they will be looking to make it back-to-back Premier League victories.
The Red Devils are currently in fourth position, two points ahead of fifth-placed West Ham United, while Leeds are currently in 15th place, six points clear of the relegation zone heading into the next round of fixtures.
Leeds have won five, drawn eight, and lost ten of their 23 Premier League games this season for a total of 23 points, putting them in 15th place in the table, six points clear of relegation.
Last season, the Whites were fantastic on their return to this level, finishing in ninth place, but there is no doubt that things have been tougher this season, and Leeds will be one of the clubs watching their backs, especially with Everton and Newcastle United showing signs of improvement.
Man United, meanwhile, will be coming off a 2-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford on Tuesday night, with Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes on the scoresheet, moving the Red Devils above West Ham into fourth place in the rankings.
Despite reports of unrest in the camp, interim head coach Ralf Rangnick has insisted that there is a positive atmosphere in the locker room, and Marcus Rashford and Harry Maguire, who will remain as club captain despite recent speculation, have taken to social media to deny that there are any problems.
Leeds vs Man Utd – Team News:
Stuart Dallas could return from injury in time for this weekend’s match, according to Leeds manager Bielsa, but Kalvin Phillips, Liam Cooper, Leo Hjelde, Patrick Bamford, and Sam Greenwood remain ineligible for selection.
Junior Firpo has been out with a thigh ailment recently, but he is fighting to return to the starting lineup tonight, while former Manchester United attacker Daniel James is expected to play in the final third.
Leeds have had their issues this season, but an intriguing attack with Jack Harrison, Rodrigo, and Raphinha should return, while Bielsa may opt to reinforce his midfield by bringing in Adam Forshaw.
In terms of Man United, Edinson Cavani is still out with a groin injury, while Tom Heaton (groin) and Mason Greenwood (club suspension) are also out.
Following recent injuries, Nemanja Matic and Eric Bailly could potentially return, and Raphael Varane is also returning after missing the match against Brighton on Tuesday due to illness.
Rangnick could make three changes from the team that faced the Seagulls, with Paul Pogba possibly replacing Fred in the middle and Marcus Rashford replacing Anthony Elanga in the last third of the field.
Leeds United possible starting lineup:
Meslier; Ayling, Llorente, Struijk, Firpo; Forshaw, Koch; Harrison, Rodrigo, Raphinha; James
Manchester United possible starting lineup:
De Gea; Dalot, Varane, Maguire, Shaw; Fernandes, McTominay, Pogba; Rashford, Ronaldo, Sancho
Leeds vs Man Utd – Head-to-Head:
Our Prediction: Under 3.5 Goals
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