Sunday 12th February 2:00pm | Elland Road
Four days since their last skirmish, which ended in stalemate, Leeds go into battle once more against the red side of Manchester. The Whites produced a performance few expected was possible from a managerless side, without a league win in 14 weeks, but they dug deep, were well organised and turned on the style. Gnonto became only the second player in history to score a first-minute Premier League goal against Man United. The scene is set for a jam packed Elland Road on Sunday lunchtime.
Leeds will be without Stuart Dallas, Rodrigo, Archie Gray and Adam Forshaw. There are also question marks regarding Sinisterra (hamstring) and Struijk (concussion) who sustained war battles at Old Trafford. Firpo and Summerville are likely to deputise. It has been suggested that Cooper and Roca are both carrying knocks, which kept them sidelined from Wednesdays game, but it's hard to argue that Wober and McKennie should be dropped. If Roca is fit, it gives Michael Skubala the option to go with three in the middle of midfield.
Leeds cetainly don't have a problem scoring against Manchester United, having netted four times in their last two League appearances against their old rivals. The question will be whether Leeds can keep Erik ten Hag's out and convert draws and losses into a win. The last win for Leeds in the League coming over 20 years ago when Harry Kewell's headed goal gave Leeds all three points.
Casemiro is serving the second of a three-game ban. Donny van de Beek (knee), Christian Eriksen (ankle), Santos (knock), Scott McTominay (knock), Anthony Martial (hip) will all miss the trip to Yorkshire's finest. Defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka could return from illness.
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