Leeds host Manchester United in Premier League Roses derby

Summarised from 5 outlets · Updated 18 Oct, 12:38 · Archive

Manchester United, without a win in five games, travel to Leeds in a Premier League match at Elland Road.

Manchester United travel to Elland Road to face Leeds United in a Premier League match, with manager Michael Carrick under pressure following a difficult week and a wider poor run of results.

United have not won in five games across all competitions. In the Premier League specifically, they have won just once in their opening six matches and sit 13th in the table. Their most recent outing was a defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday night, a result that extended their winless run.

Leeds go into the game in better spirits. Although they suffered a 2-1 defeat at Arsenal last weekend, it was their first loss of the season and came despite taking the lead at the Emirates. They impressed in that performance and lie seventh in the table.

The match comes at a fractious moment for United. Defender Lisandro Martinez launched an extraordinary attack on the club's hierarchy and his own team-mates following the Atletico defeat. The Argentina international has since apologised and is in contention to face Leeds, though speculation suggested he could be dropped as a punishment for his outburst.

United manager Michael Carrick has had to navigate questions about Martinez's future while preparing for the derby. He faces a squad affected by injuries. Benjamin Sesko and Patrick Dorgu are unavailable, whilst Luke Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo are severe doubts and reports suggest they have not travelled to Elland Road.

Leeds manager Daniel Farke will hope to welcome back Dan James from injury. The winger will face his former club as Leeds look to maintain their strong start to the season.

For United, the pressure on Carrick to deliver results is intensifying. A defeat could lead to further unrest at the club and calls for change at board level, according to reporting on the fixture. The Roses derby typically transcends form guides, and both managers are expected to emphasise the importance of victory to their players before kick-off.

How it is being reported

• Leeds United vs Manchester United - Premier League LIVE: Under-fire Michael Carrick takes Red Devils to Elland Road for Roses derby in first game since Lisandro Martinez's explosive rantFollow Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Leeds entertain Man United in the Premier League at Elland Road.Daily Mail Sport · 18 Oct, 12:32
• Leeds vs Man United LIVE: Pressure mounts on Michael Carrick ahead of crunch Premier League clashManchester United began the weekend 13th in the Premier League table having only one once across their first six gamesIndependent Sport · 18 Oct, 11:48
• Leeds vs Man Utd live streamsAll the ways to watch Leeds vs Man Utd live streams in the Premier League 2026/27 for FREE, with Michael Carrick's side struggling after a tough start.TechRadar · 18 Oct, 11:00
• LIVE: Leeds United vs Manchester United – Premier LeagueFollow updates, including team news, from our live text commentary stream as Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford headline.Al Jazeera · 18 Oct, 10:16
• How to watch Leeds vs Manchester United: TV channel and live stream for Premier League todayA difficult test awaits a Manchester United side without a win in five games across all competitionsEvening Standard · 18 Oct, 06:00

In this story: Manchester United · Leeds United · Michael Carrick · Lisandro Martinez · Daniel Farke · Dan James · Elland Road · Arsenal

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