"The last time this pedigree fixture took place, in February 2023, Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho were Manchester United's goalscorers in a 2-0 victory. Erik ten Hag was enjoying his debut campaign in England while Leeds had just parted ways with Jesse Marsch and were on their way to relegation. It feels long, long ago. Today, it's the hosts who have form."
"Daniel Farke's side went unbeaten in the league through December, and they've put on some serious entertainment at Elland Road: clashes with Chelsea, Crystal Palace and Liverpool resulted in 15 goals, with Leeds picking up seven points along the way. Dominic Calvert-Lewin has rediscovered the form that made him an England international. Manchester United? Well, there's always a crisis of sorts lurking close by."
Leeds start Lucas Perri, Bornauw, Bijol, Struijk, Justin, Aaronson, Gruev, Stach, Gudmundsson, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Okafor, with Darlow, Longstaff, Piroe, Nmecha, Harrison, Tanaka, Byram, Gnonto and Chambers on the bench. Manchester United start Lammens, Yoro, Heaven, Martinez, Dalot, Casemiro, Ugarte, Shaw, Dorgu, Cunha and Sesko, with Bayindir, Zirkzee, Malacia, Fredricson, Jack Fletcher, Tyler Fletcher, Lacey, Mantato and Kukonki among the substitutes. The last meeting in February 2023 ended 2-0 to Manchester United, with Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho scoring. Leeds went unbeaten through December and produced high-scoring matches against Chelsea, Crystal Palace and Liverpool, scoring 15 goals in those fixtures and collecting seven points. Dominic Calvert-Lewin has regained the form that earned him England selection. Manchester United have a long injury list, managed a draw with Wolves last time out, and could move to fourth with victory. Kick-off is at 12.30pm GMT.
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