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Leeds vs Manchester United preview: How to watch on TV, live stream, team news & prediction

By Harry Symeou

Leeds were on the receiving end of a heavy defeat at Manchester United earlier this season
Leeds were on the receiving end of a heavy defeat at Manchester United earlier this season / Michael Regan/Getty Images
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Old adversaries Leeds and Manchester United will renew tensions when they go head to head in the Premier League this coming Sunday.

The Whites come into this fixture off the back of impressive results against last season's league winners Liverpool and the champions-elect Manchester City.

The Red Devils currently sit second in the Premier League and have an 11-point lead over West Ham in fifth, with Champions League qualification pretty much wrapped up. There are also eyes on their upcoming Europa League semi-final first leg with Roma on Thursday.

Marcelo Bielsa's Leeds have become many people's second favourite team this term and that's largely down to their brave playing style. These two old adversaries could provide us with a barnstormer on Sunday afternoon.

Where to watch on TV

When is it? Sunday 25 April
What time is kick off? 14:00 (BST)
Where is it being played? Elland Road
TV Channel/live stream? Sky Sports Premier League (UK), fuboTV (US)
Referee? Craig Pawson
VAR? Mike Dean

Leeds United team news

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Raphinha remains an injury doubt / Visionhaus/Getty Images

Bielsa's side are still without captain Liam Cooper, who is suspended following his red card in the shock win over Manchester City.

Attackers Rodrigo and Raphinha remain doubts through injury, while Adam Forshaw played 84 minutes for the Under-23s following an 18-month spell on the sidelines with a hip problem and could be in line for a return to the squad.

Manchester United team news

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Eric Bailly is back in training following a spell out with Covid-19 / Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images

The visitors will be without Anthony Martial, who is still out with a knee injury sustained while away on international duty.

Eric Bailly is back with the group and training again after testing positive for Covid-19 during the international break. Other than that, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has a healthy squad to choose from.

Predicted lineups

Leeds United: Meslier; Ayling, Llorente, Struijk, Dallas; Phillips; Costa, Klich, Roberts, Harrison; Bamford.

Manchester United: Henderson; Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Shaw; McTominay, Fred; Greenwood, Fernandes, Pogba; Rashford.

Leeds United's recent form

Leeds United 1-1 Liverpool - Premier League (19/4)
Manchester City 1-2 Leeds United - Premier League (10/4)
Leeds United 2-1 Sheffield United - Premier League (3/4)
Fulham 1-2 Leeds United - Premier League (19/3)
Leeds United 0-0 Chelsea - Premier League (13/3)

Manchester United's recent form

Manchester United 3-1 Burnley - Premier League (18/4)
Manchester United 2-0 Granada - Europa League (15/4)
Tottenham Hotspur 1-3 Manchester United - Premier League (11/4)
Granada 0-2 Manchester United - Europa League (8/4)
Manchester United 2-1 Brighton - Premier League (4/4)

Leeds United vs Manchester United prediction

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Leeds were heavily defeated when the pair met at Old Trafford just before Christmas / MICHAEL REGAN/Getty Images

Manchester United's away form has been impressive and their strength on the counter-attack could see them pick off a very forward-minded Leeds side. The Europa League semi-finalists are unbeaten on the road in 23 matches.

Solskjaer may rest players ahead of the European semi-final next week but the Manchester club's strength in depth still makes them the favorites.

Don't underestimate how much this fixture means to the Elland Road faithful and they'll be brimming with confidence going into it in really strong form, though that might not be enough for victory.

Prediction: Leeds United 1-3 Manchester United

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