MANCHESTER UNITED continue their hunt for the top four as they take on old foes Leeds United at Elland Road in front of fans.
It is the first time the two sides have faced each other in a league clash in Leeds since 2003.
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The Red Devils dispatched of Brighton in their last league outing courtesy of goals from Portuguese duo Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes.
And next up, they’ll be facing a Leeds side who are coming into this fixture off the back of a 3-0 defeat to Everton.
Despite Manchester United’s inconsistency this season, the 13x Premier League winners are currently sitting fourth in the table.
But they have games in hand over the teams below them which could cause a sting in the tail.
What time does Leeds vs Man Utd kick off?
- Leeds United vs Manchester United takes place on Sunday, February 20 – TODAY.
- The match is scheduled to kick off at 2pm UK time.
- It is happening at Elland Road.
- Manchester United ran out 5-1 winners when the sides met at Old Trafford earlier on in the season.
What TV channel is Leeds vs Man Utd on and can I live stream it?
- Leeds United vs Manchester United is live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.
- Coverage commences at 1pm – one hour before kick-off.
- To stream the game live, head to Now TV or the Sky Sports app.
Team news
Leeds captain Liam Cooper and English talisman Kalvin Phillips aren’t expected to return until March whilst talisman Patrick Bamford has had a fresh foot problem keeping him in the treatment room.
French international Raphael Varane could be make a return to first team action having missed the midweek win over the Seagulls.
But Edinson Cavani is still suffering with a groin injury and Nemanja Matic is yet to shake his shin problems which means that the pair are a doubt to feature.
As for Eric Bailly, the Ivorian will continue to be side-lined due to an ankle knock he picked up on international duty at AFCON.
Latest odds
Leeds to win 3/1
Draw 4/11
Man Utd to win 20/23
*Odds from Betfair are correct as of Friday, February 18
Stay up to date with all the action from Elland Road in our live blog…
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Missing men
Patrick Bamford, Liam Cooper, Leo Hjelde and Kalvin Phillips all remain on the sidelines.
Marcelo Bielsa has not ruled Stuart Dallas out despite him coming off injured in their last game against Everton.
Julian Firpo should return after a month out injured.
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Welcome return
Rangnick should be able to welcome back Paul Pogba, Marcus Rashford and Raphael Varane (stomach issue) to the starting line-up after they all missed their last league game.
Nemanja Matic may also be included but Edison Cavani is still unavailable.
Their victory over Brighton in midweek ended a run of three games without a win.
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Tough task
Leeds’ only win in their last 16 top-flight games against Man Utd was a 1-0 win at Elland Road in September 2002, which was decided by a Harry Kewell goal.
Bielsa’s side have lost five of their last eight Premier League games, as many defeats as they suffered in their opening fifteen fixtures this season.
This game gives them the opportunity to turn their form around with a huge win against one of their most bitter rivals.
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Run on the road
Man Utd are unbeaten in their last six games, winning three of their last five, while they have not lost away from home since a 4-1 defeat at Watford which saw Solskjaer sacked.
Bruno Fernandes has five goals and one assist in just three appearances against Leeds.
He has created 71 chances in the Premier League this season, more than any other top-flight player.
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Welcome to Leeds vs Man Utd
The fierce rivalry between these two clubs continues today with a game just as important to both teams in terms of being able to right some wrongs from their form of late.
Constant talk of rifts and disagreement in Rangnick’s squad will motivate the German to get his team to go out today and put in a performance to silence their critics.
Against Everton in their last game, Leeds really didn’t turn up and their form is dragging them towards a relegation battle no one expected this season after finishing 9th in their first season back in the top-flight.
There are murmurs of ‘second-season syndrome’ at Elland Road starting and Marcelo Bielsa will have a point to prove in front of the home faithful this afternoon.
Man Utd are the only side to have scored in all of their Premier League away fixtures this season, they last failed to score in a league away game against Leeds in April 2021.
Rangnick’s team are looking to complete their first league double over Leeds since the 1999-2000 campaign.
Daniel James could become the first player to score a Premier League goal for both clubs in this fixture.
Leeds have picked up only 13 points for 11 games at home this season, the fourth worst record in the division.
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