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Leeds Host Man Utd: Starting XIs Out
4 Jan
Summary
- Both Leeds United and Manchester United have released their starting lineups.
- This match marks the first Premier League encounter since Leeds' promotion.
- Manchester United is without Bryan Mbeumo due to AFCON duties.
The starting lineups for the highly anticipated Premier League fixture between Leeds United and Manchester United at Elland Road have been confirmed. This match represents a historic occasion, as it is the first time these traditional rivals have faced each other in the Premier League since Leeds United's promotion back to the top flight.
The historical context of this rivalry adds further intrigue, with Leeds United having secured only a single top-flight victory over Manchester United in their last nineteen encounters. This statistic sets a challenging backdrop for today's game at Elland Road.
Manchester United's squad has been impacted by international duty, with Bryan Mbeumo unavailable as he represents Cameroon in the Africa Cup of Nations. Consequently, manager Ruben Amorim has opted for an attacking formation featuring Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Šeško to lead the line.
