Leeds United host old rivals Manchester United in the Premier League as Ruben Amorim’s under-pressure side prepare to face a hostile atmosphere at Elland Road.
Resurgent Leeds have turned their season around with a six-game unbeaten run under Daniel Farke, holding champions Liverpool to an Anfield stalemate on Thursday.
They have taken seven points from their last three home games, too, and will now be hoping to add Manchester United to the list as the old foes meet again in the top flight.
After a dismal 1-1 draw with rock-bottom Wolves, the heat is once again on Amorim and the Manchester United boss cut a frustrated figure when questioned about the club’s January transfer plans this week.
The visitors continue to be depleted with captain Bruno Fernandes sidelined and a host of players at the Africa Cup of Nations and Amorim said he cannot afford to let any more players leave this month.
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- Leeds United host Manchester United in Premier League | KO is 12:30pm
- Leeds unbeaten in six and held Liverpool to 0-0 draw on Thursday
- Ruben Amorim's side booed after 1-1 draw with bottom side Wolves
- Leeds United XI: Perri; Justin, Bornauw, Bijol, Struijk, Gudmundsson; Stach, Gruev; Aaronson; Okafor, Calvert-Lewin
- Manchester United XI: Lammens; Yoro, Heaven, Martinez, Shaw; Dalot, Casemiro, Ugarte, Dorgu; Cunha, Sesko
Leeds United's last win over old foes Manchester United
11:59 , Jamie BraidwoodYou’ve got to go back to January 2010 and Jermaine Beckford’s winner at Old Trafford for Leeds United’s last win over their old foes in the FA Cup third round.
Leeds were still in the Championship then, of course, and their last Premier League win against Manchester Untied was in September 2002.
Manchester United looking to complete Elland Road hat-trick
11:44 , Jamie BraidwoodDid you know that Manchester United have never in their history won three games in row at Elland Road?
After 4-2 and 2-0 wins under Erik ten Hag, Ruben Amorim could complete a historic hat-trick this afternoon.
Is that a back-four for Manchester United?
11:40 , Jamie BraidwoodI’m not sure what that Manchester United formation is. We’ve got Yoro, Heaven, Martinez, Shaw, and Dalot and Dorgu. Six defenders.
Joshua Zirkzee drops out while Casemiro and Manuel Ugarte start in midfield.
Man Utd XI: Lammens, Yoro, Heaven, Martinez, Dalot, Casemiro,Ugarte, Shaw, Dorgu, Cunha, Sesko
Subs: Bayindir, Zirkzee, Malacia, Fredricson, Jack Fletcher, Tyler Fletcher, Lacey, Mantato, Kukonki.
Two changes for Leeds as Dominic Calvert-Lewin returns
11:25 , Jamie BraidwoodThere are just two changes for Leeds, who keep the defence that shut out Liverpool at Anfield last time out.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Noah Okafor are in for the suspended Ethan Ampadu and Lukas Nmecha.
Leeds XI: Lucas Perri, Bornauw, Bijol, Struijk, Justin, Aaronson,Gruev, Stach, Gudmundsson, Calvert-Lewin, Okafor.
Subs: Darlow,Longstaff, Piroe, Nmecha, Harrison, Tanaka, Byram, Gnonto,Chambers.
Leeds v Man United team news and line-ups
11:17 , Jamie BraidwoodLeeds United XI: Perri; Justin, Bornauw, Bijol, Struijk, Gudmundsson; Stach, Gruev; Aaronson; Okafor, Calvert-Lewin
Manchester United XI: Lammens; Yoro, Heaven, Martinez, Shaw; Dalot, Casemiro, Ugarte, Dorgu; Cunha, Sesko
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Leeds v Man United team news and line-ups
11:07 , Jamie Braidwood... will be announced from Elland Road in the next few minutes.
The last time Leeds and Manchester United met in the Premier League
10:52 , Jamie BraidwoodMarcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho scored the goals for Erik ten Hag’s side as Manchester United struck twice in the final 10 minutes to win at Elland Road - way back in February 2023.
How things have changed.
A wonderful Saturday for Leeds - can they extend the gap?
10:38 , Jamie BraidwoodLeeds came into the weekend seven points clear of the relegation zone and today’s match against Manchester United has turned into something of a free-hit after Nottingham Forest lost at Aston Villa and West Ham were beaten by rock-bottom Wolves.
A win today for Leeds would increase the buffer to 10 points and pile the misery on Sean Dyche and Nuno Espirito Santo at the halfway stage of the season.
Daniel Farke hails ‘special performance’ as Leeds frustrate lacklustre Liverpool
10:23 , Jamie Braidwood“It was always clear that we would need a special performance today to travel away with a point,” Daniel Farke said after his Leeds side arrived at Anfield and the home of the Premier League champions looking to extend their unbeaten run to six games.
He got it.
Daniel Farke hails ‘special performance’ as Leeds frustrate lacklustre Liverpool
Manchester United’s stop-start first half of the season may unravel into one giant missed opportunity
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Man Utd’s draw with Wolves sums up their season: one giant missed opportunity
Gary Neville says Man United have ‘gone backwards’ after being booed off against Wolves
09:53 , Jamie BraidwoodGary Neville has lambasted Manchester United and Ruben Amorim for “going backwards” as they were booed off following a 1-1 draw with relegation-doomed Wolves at Old Trafford.
The Red Devils missed out on a golden opportunity to leap into the top four as they became the first side to drop points to Wolves since October, with the Premier League’s bottom side ending a run of 11 consecutive defeats against Amorim’s men.
Neville says Man United have ‘gone backwards’ after being booed off against Wolves
Ruben Amorim hints at frustration as he avoids Man Utd transfer talk
09:41 , Jamie BraidwoodRuben Amorim hinted at frustration behind the scenes as the Manchester United head coach refused to clarify his recent comments about the club’s transfer plans.
“I don’t want to talk about that,” Amorim said when asked about his comments. “I just focus on the Leeds game. No, no, no. But I (don’t) want to talk about that.
“I don’t want to talk about that, but you are very smart, so…”
Ruben Amorim hints at frustration as he avoids Man Utd transfer talk
How can I watch it?
09:34 , Jamie BraidwoodThe match will be available on TNT Sports 1 in the UK, while subscribers can find an online stream with Discovery+ app through their phone or tablet device. Coverage starts at 11am GMT.
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What is the Man United team news?
09:32 , Jamie BraidwoodBruno Fernandes (hamstring) could make a speedy return from injury here. Kobbie Mainoo is a major doubt with a calf problem. Mason Mount came off with a muscular issue against Newcastle and sat out the Wolves draw, but has been seen in training and should be in the squad.
Matthijs de Ligt is a major doubt, having missed the last six matches due to a back problem, though Harry Maguire could be assessed after missing time with a thigh problem since facing Tottenham before the international break in November.
Bryan Mbeumo, Amad Diallo and Noussair Mazraoui are ineligible through international duty at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Possible XI: Lammens; Yoro, Heaven, Shaw; Dalot, Casemiro, Ugarte, Dorgu; Zirkzee, Cunha; Sesko
What is the Leeds team news?
09:31 , Jamie BraidwoodEthan Ampadu is suspended, while Dan James is out with a hamstring injury with Joe Rodon also missing with an ankle knock. Sean Longstaff will be assessed as he recovers from a calf problem.
Possible XI: Perri; Bornauw, Bijol, Struijk; Bogle, Stach, Tanaka, Gruev, Gudmundsson; Nmecha, Calvert-Lewin
Good morning
09:29 , Jamie BraidwoodLeeds United host Manchester United in the Premier League in what is sure to be a fiery atmosphere as the rivals meet for the first time in almost three years.
Ruben Amorim is under pressure after being held by Wolves at Old Trafford, while the Whites have built a seven-point cushion to the drop zone already.
After frustrating Liverpool at Anfield in a goalless draw, Leeds will hope to pile on the misery for the Red Devils.
A six-game unbeaten streak will give the home crowd confidence, too, in what should be a gripping contest packed with passion from both players and supporters.
