Manchester United vs Leeds Prediction: How Will Tonight’s Premier League Game Play?

Leeds United go into tonight’s game against Manchester United after sacking manager Jesse Marsch after a run of just two wins from their last 17 Premier League games. They are 17th in the table and only avoid the relegation zone because of the better goal difference.

Tonight’s clash is the first of two back-to-back clashes between teams battling at both ends of the table. Leeds hope to avoid drop zone as Man Utd look to close gap on leaders Arsenal

Erik ten Hag’s men will draw level on points with second-placed Manchester City if they continue their 13-game winning streak at home and defeat Los Blancos at Old Trafford tonight.

However, they will be without influential midfielder Casemiro, who is serving a three-game ban following a red card against Crystal Palace last time out.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the Premier League game:

When is the game?

Manchester United meet Leeds on Wednesday 8 February, kick-off is at 20:00 GMT.

How can I follow the game?

The game will not be televised live in the UK but you can follow The Independent’s live blog coverage from 6pm to follow all the preparation and game action.

What’s new from the team?

Manchester United midfielder Casemiro has been suspended for three games following a red card against Crystal Palace on Saturday. Marcel Sabitzer made his United debut against the Eagles and earned a first start in Casemiros absence.

Erik ten Hag ruled out Antony, Scott McTominay and Anthony Martial but Diogo Dalot was in the matchday squad at the weekend and could be in line for a start. Donny van de Beek and Christian Eriksen remain absent for the long term.

As for Leeds, striker Rodrigo has been sidelined for six to eight weeks following an ankle injury he sustained last month.

Stuart Dallas is recovering from an ongoing hamstring injury but Robin Koch should be available again after serving a one-game suspension in Sunday’s 1-0 defeat by Nottingham Forest.

Expected Lineups

Man Utd XI: De Gea, Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Martinez, Shaw, Fred, Sabitzer, Sancho, Fernandes, Rashford, Weghorst

Leeds XI: Meslier, Ayling, Cooper, Wober, Struijk, Adams, Roca, Sinisterra, Harrison, Gnonto, Bamford

Why aren’t Manchester United vs Leeds on TV?

The game was not scheduled to be televised prior to the postponement and as such cannot be shown now even though it has been postponed.

Manchester United v Leeds United was originally due to be played on Saturday 17 September at 3pm but was then rescheduled to Sunday 18 September due to the Old Trafford club’s involvement in the Europa League.

The game was then postponed following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. All games scheduled for the weekend of September 10-11 have been postponed, with three more canceled the following weekend due to police problems – including Manchester United v Leeds United. It is a Category 1 facility for the police so additional policing was required which was unavailable due to the Queen’s funeral this weekend.

A new date for Wednesday 8 February was finally confirmed after both Manchester United and Leeds United advanced to the FA Cup fifth round without a replay. However, as the game was not selected by either Sky Sports or BT Sport on its original date, it cannot be shown on Wednesday.

opportunities

Manchester United: 4/9

Draw: 15.4

Leeds: 6/1

forecast

Manchester United have won their last 13 home games and meet a Leeds side in poor form. Casemiro’s absence will be a major failure but Erik ten Hag’s men should have enough quality to beat Leeds tonight. Manchester United 2-0 Leeds.

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