Manchester United are set to face their historic rivals, Leeds United, in a crucial Premier League match this Sunday. The Red Devils are looking to end the impressive unbeaten streak of their opponents, who have been on a strong run recently.

The recent draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers has left the fans in Manchester feeling disappointed and added pressure on manager Ruben Amorim. However, the fact that both Chelsea and Liverpool also suffered draws midweek has provided some relief for the club. A similar result against Leeds would be frustrating for Man Utd supporters, especially with key players missing from the squad.

Leeds United’s resurgence is evident as they have remained unbeaten in their last six matches. This run started with a victory over Chelsea and includes two draws with Liverpool and a convincing win over Crystal Palace. Their performance has helped them move further away from the relegation zone, and they will be confident ahead of the match at Elland Road.

What Time Does Leeds vs. Man Utd Kick-Off?

• Location: Leeds, England
• Stadium: Elland Road
• Date: Sunday, Jan. 4
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 p.m. GMT / 7:30 a.m. ET / 4:30 a.m. PT
• Referee: Jarred Gillett
• VAR: James Bell

Leeds vs. Man Utd Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)

• Leeds: 0 wins
• Man Utd: 3 wins
• Draws: 2

Last meeting: Leeds 0–2 Man Utd (Feb. 12, 2023) – Premier League

Current Form (All Competitions)

Leeds:
– Liverpool 0–0 Leeds – 01/01/26

– Sunderland 1–1 Leeds – 28/12/25

– Leeds 4–1 Crystal Palace – 20/12/25

– Brentford 1–1 Leeds – 14/12/25

– Leeds 3–3 Liverpool – 06/12/25

Man Utd:
– Man Utd 1–1 Wolves – 30/12/25

– Man Utd 1–0 Newcastle – 26/12/25

– Aston Villa 2–1 Man Utd – 21/12/25

– Man Utd 4–4 Bournemouth – 15/12/25

– Wolves 1–4 Man Utd – 8/12/25

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Leeds Team News

Leeds will be without four first-teamers for the match. Ethan Ampadu is suspended after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season. Sean Longstaff is close to a return but won’t be available, and Dan James is also absent. Joe Rodon is injured with an ankle problem and will likely be replaced by Sebastiaan Bornauw, who had cramp in the last game. In-form striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin will start after being benched in the previous match.

Leeds Predicted Lineup vs. Man Utd

Leeds predicted lineup vs. Man Utd (3-5-2):

Perri; Bornauw, Bijol, Struijk; Bogle, Stach, Tanaka, Gruev, Gudmundsson; Calvert-Lewin, Okafor.

Man Utd Team News

Manchester United are dealing with several injuries across the squad. Bruno Fernandes is a notable absentee, joining Kobbie Mainoo in the treatment room. Mason Mount is not expected to return, and Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo are still on international duty. Noussair Mazraoui is also away with Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Matthijs de Ligt and Harry Maguire are missed in the backline, and Amorim might use a back four instead of his preferred system.

Man Utd Predicted Lineup vs. Leeds

Man Utd predicted lineup vs. Leeds (4-2-3-1):

Lammens; Dalot, Heaven, Martínez, Shaw; Casemiro, Ugarte; Dorgu, Zirkzee, Cunha; Šeško.

Leeds vs. Man Utd Score Prediction

Leeds have been drawing frequently in their last five games, and they may aim for another point against a struggling Man Utd side. The absence of key players like Fernandes and the lack of creativity could make it difficult for the Red Devils to secure a win.

Prediction: Leeds 1–1 Man Utd

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