Manchester United have 42 points from 21 games to be placed third in the table. On the other hand, Leeds United are languishing at the 17th spot.
Manchester United will be keen to extend their impressive home run when they host manager-less Leeds United in the Premier League on Wednesday night. Leeds parted ways with manager Jesse Marsch following their 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest at the weekend. That loss has got them closer to the relegation zone. It will be difficult to see the club get anything out of a clash of this magnitude, especially when considering their manager situation.
Erik ten Hag’s side are in the middle of a splendid run of form at home. They have a great chance of extending their winning run at Old Trafford to 14 matches in all competitions if they can beat Leeds United on Wednesday night. The Red Devils will undoubtedly be the favourites to get the three points from this fixture. Not only that United’s form will be in their favour but their opponent’s struggle will also make them clear favourites in this clash.
This will be the first of two meetings between these two sides in the span of a few days. With this game happening at Old Trafford, the home side will undoubtedly be the heavy favourites to get the maximum points from this fixture. Manchester United have 42 points from 21 games to be placed third in the Premier League table. On the other hand, Leeds United are languishing at the 17th spot in the standings with 18 points from 20 matches. Only goal difference separates them from 18th placed Everton in the table.
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Manchester United defeated Crystal Palace in their last match at the weekend. That 2-1 victory came at a cost as their star holding midfielder Casemiro was sent off for putting his hands on Hughes’ throat during a massive altercation following Schlupp’s challenge on Antony. This will be his first of a three-game ban for the Brazilian. It will be interesting to see how Man United fill this massive void in their midfield.
Not to mention that United are already without midfielders Scott McTominay, Donny van de Beek and Christian Eriksen, leaving them short in that position. Therefore, Bayern Munich loanee Marcel Sabitzer could start this match alongside Fred in the midfield. Diogo Dalot is also back in contention for them. Meanwhile, Leeds United also have a noticeable absentee list. The visitors will be without Rodrigo, Stuart Dallas and Sonny Perkins through injuries. They will be joined on the sidelines by Archie Gray and Adam Forshaw.
Manchester United possible line-up: De Gea, Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Martinez, Shaw, Sabitzer, Fred, Fernandes, Antony, Rashford, Weghorst
Leeds United possible line-up: Meslier, Ayling, Koch, Cooper, Wober, Adams, Roca, Sinisterra, Aaronson, Gnonto, Bamford
Manchester United
Opponents | Score |
Crystal Palace | 2-1 (W) |
Nottingham Forest | 2-0 (W) |
Reading | 3-1 (W) |
Nottingham Forest | 0-3 (W) |
Arsenal | 3-2 (L) |
Leeds United
Opponents | Score |
Nottingham Forest | 1-0 (L) |
Accrington | 1-3 (W) |
Brentford | 0-0 |
Cardiff City | 5-2 (W) |
Aston Villa | 2-1 (L) |
Last 5 matches (all competitions) | Results |
Leeds United lose to Manchester United | 2-4 |
Manchester United beat Leeds United | 5-1 |
Leeds United draw Manchester United | 0-0 |
Manchester United beat Leeds United | 6-2 |
Manchester United beat Leeds United | 4-0 |
The Premier League match between Manchester United and Leeds United will take place at Old Trafford on Thursday at 1:30 am IST.
The live telecast of the Premier League matches in India is available on the Star Sports network. Fans will also be able to watch the live streaming on Disney+ Hotstar and JioTV. Besides, fans can also watch the match between Manchester United and Leeds United on TalkSport Radio UK in the United Kingdom.