Four days after their previous meeting, Leeds United and Manchester United will face each other in a tough match that could be decisive for their goals this season. The hosts need a win to get some breathing space in their battle to avoid relegation, while a win for Manchester United could get them closer to the top and even lift them to second place.
Leeds United make it to this game under interim manager Michael Skubala, who will be in charge of his second game due to the team's failure to sign a replacement for Jesse Marsch. The Whites have not won a single Premier League game since November, and despite that fact, they are still clinging to 17th place, the last one that will allow them to avoid relegation. With that in mind, a win here could be crucial to their objectives this season.
As for the away side, Manchester United lost a bit of pace recently, winning only one of their latest four Premier League matches, which has seen them drop many chances of leapfrogging Manchester City and of getting closer to Arsenal at the top of the table. Nevertheless, a win here for Ten Hag's crew could see them claim the No.2 spot in the league, which they could own for a bit more if Manchester City are unable to beat Aston Villa later on Sunday.
Their fixture from four days ago saw Leeds United claiming a two-goal lead after 48 minutes, but the Whites were unable to hold on to it and ended conceding twice to see the game concluding 2-2 at Old Trafford.
Here are some interesting facts to keep an eye on before this match kicks off.
Leeds United vs Manchester United - Team news
Leeds United will enter this match with their players trying to make their goals count to win games. The Peacocks have only failed to score once in their past six games, but they need to make that count to win matches. This will be a tricky game for them, as their top scorer will be out due to an injury, but players such as Weston McKennie, Wilfried Gnonto, or Patrick Bamford to step up and help the team earn a much-needed victory.
On the other side of the pitch, Manchester United are closer than they expected to the top spot of the table, and for this game, Erik Ten Hag will have to work without many players who are out due to injury. Added to that, Casemiro's absence in midfield will make it a bit more complicated for the Dutch coach to plan his strategy. Luckily for the Red Devils, goalscorer Marcus Rashford will be available for this game, with the English ace ready to extend his goalscoring streak in 2023.
Here are the names of unavailable players for each team
Leeds United - Injured: Stuart Dallas, Rodrigo, Archie Gray, Adam Forshaw. Doubtful: Liam Cooper, Sonny Perkins, Pascal Struijk, Marc Roca, Luis Sinisterra.
Manchester United - Injured: Donny Van de Beek, Christian Eriksen, Scott McTominay, Anthony Martial. Suspended: Casemiro. Doubtful: Antony.
Leeds United vs Manchester United - Head-to-head
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Manchester United's most recent trip to face Leeds United at Elland Road ended in a 4-2 win for the Red Devils.
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Leeds United have beaten Manchester United only once in their last ten games. That win took place in the third round of the 2009-10 edition of the FA Cup with a one-nil score.
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Leeds United's last win against Manchester United in a Premier League game came on September 2002. That match ended one-nil for the Peacocks.
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Manchester United are unbeaten against Leeds in their last three games at Elland Road.
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Manchester United have outscored Leeds 21-7 in their last six matches across all competitions.
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