In a showdown between two historic rivals on Sunday afternoon, Leeds will welcome Manchester United to Elland Road.

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Verdict: Dominic Calvert-Lewin over 0.5 shots on target

Best Odds: 2/5

Bookmaker: BetUS

Leeds United

Starting with the hosts, suffering late frustration away at reigning Premier League champions Arsenal last weekend as they eventually slumped to a 2-1 loss, Leeds will know the importance of immediately dusting themselves down. Although Daniel Farke’s men billed as a genuine European dark horse this season, the Lilywhites are searching for some recent stability. Watching their EFL Cup adventure come to a rollercoaster end last month as they were hit with a 6-3 defeat against Chelsea, Leeds have mustered just a sole win from any of their previous six appearances across all competitions. However, smelling the chance to claim a heavyweight scalp when they meet their historic foes on Sunday afternoon, Farke’s side will be excited to make a return to Elland Road here. In fact, continuing on from last season, Leeds have not tasted a single defeat in Yorkshire since way back on March 3rd.

Leeds United Team News

Both forced to withdraw from Wales’ squad last month, the duo of Daniel James and Joe Rodon are recovering from respective injury issues. Likewise, yet to make a maiden appearance this season, Spanish starlet Mateo Joseph remains on the sidelines with a long-term knee issue.

Notching a trio of Premier League strikes since opening up the 2026/27 campaign, England international Dominic Calvert-Lewin will spearhead Leeds’ charge at Elland Road. Completing a big-money switch from Manchester City over the summer, James Trafford will start between the sticks.

Manchester United

As for the visitors, while Manchester United might have enjoyed a sensational immediate boost following Michael Carrick’s shock return to Old Trafford back in January, the Red Devils suddenly find themselves at the heart of a public nightmare. Putting in another concerning performance earlier in the week as they slumped to a 2-0 Champions League defeat against Atletico Madrid, it appears that the pressure is starting to mount on Carrick’s shoulders. Suffering a last-gasp collapse at home against fellow strugglers Tottenham last weekend as they marked their return from September’s international break with a 1-1 stalemate, Man United have mustered just a pair of wins from any of their first nine appearances across all competitions. Watching their respective EFL Cup adventure come to a shock end last month as they were hit with a 3-2 loss against Brighton at Old Trafford, Carrick’s downbeat squad are searching for a crucial boost.

Manchester United Team News

While French international Leny Yoro might have been shown a European red card away in Madrid on Tuesday night, the 20-year-old is free to feature here. Although Lisandro Martinez might have produced a scathing post-match rant following their midweek defeat in Spain, the former Ajax defender should keep his spot from the start.

Both missing out against Atletico in midweek, Man United are once again sweating over the English duo of Luke Shaw and Robbie Mainoo. Brazilian international Matheus Cunha should be handed a full recall at Elland Road.

Leeds United vs Manchester United Key Factors to Consider

  • When Leeds and Manchester United last met for a Premier League showdown back on April 13th, Farke’s side claimed a famous 2-1 victory at Old Trafford.
  • Manchester United have mustered just a pair of wins from any of their first nine appearances across all competitions.
  • Suffering a late collapse away at Arsenal last weekend, Leeds have registered just a sole win from their last six domestic outings across all fronts.
  • Leeds have not suffered a single defeat at Elland Road since way back on March 3rd.
  • The Red Devils have failed to notch more than a single strike in four of their last five matchups across all competitions.

Conclusion

Landing a famous 2-1 victory when they last met their historic rivals for a Premier League showdown at Old Trafford back in April, Leeds should be smelling the chance to make a public statement here. Meeting a Manchester United squad who find themselves at the heart of a public crisis, the pressure on Carrick’s shoulders is reaching a boiling point. With the Red Devils mustering just a pair of wins from any of their first nine appearances across all competitions, United should be bracing themselves for another stern examination when they travel to Yorkshire.

Verdict: Dominic Calvert-Lewin over 0.5 shots on target

Best Odds: 2/5

Bookmaker: BetUS

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