Leeds face Manchester United in Premier League clash

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 18 Oct, 06:44 · Archive

Leeds United host Manchester United at Elland Road on Sunday in a Premier League match between a team in form and one struggling near the foot of the table.

Manchester United travel to Elland Road on Sunday to face Leeds United in a Premier League clash between teams in contrasting form.

United have recorded their worst start to a Premier League season in 40 years, winning just one of their opening six games. Their difficulties intensified after a midweek Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid, when defender Lisandro Martinez publicly criticised the club's board and technical director Jason Wilcox for failing to adequately strengthen the squad during the summer transfer window. The 28-year-old Argentine has since apologised and been fined following clear-the-air talks with manager Michael Carrick, chief executive Omar Berrada and Wilcox.

Michael Carrick confirmed that Martinez has been included in the travelling squad and remains available for selection. Carrick stated that the matter is resolved and the squad has moved on. The manager has also dealt with injury problems, with Benjamin Sesko ruled out.

Leeds are in considerably better form under Daniel Farke, sitting seven places above United in the table. They were beaten by Arsenal in their last match but impressed in north London. The match kicks off at 4.30pm BST on Sunday.

How it is being reported

• Will Lisandro Martinez play for Man Utd vs Leeds? Everything we know after bombshell commentsLeeds United will host Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday just days after Lisandro Martinez spoke out against club chiefsMirror Sport · 18 Oct, 06:30
• ‘Don’t see it’ – Chris Sutton makes astonishing Leeds vs Man Utd predictionFormer Premier League striker Chris Sutton (Picture: PA Wire) Chris Sutton is confident that Leeds United will ‘convincingly’ beat an out-of-form Manchester United when the two sides meet at Elland Road on Sunday. It has been a turbulent few weeks for Michael Carrick ’s side, who are now winless…Metro · 17 Oct, 12:16
• Leeds will ‘feast on Man Utd carcass’ after week of torment for Michael Carrick’s sideIt has been a difficult week for Michael Carrick (Picture: Action Images via Reuters) Leeds United are ready to ‘feast on a carcass’ when they take on Manchester United at Elland Road on Sunday. Michael Carrick ’s side are rapidly approaching crisis mode having recorded their worst start to a…Metro · 16 Oct, 08:38

In this story: Manchester United · Leeds United · Michael Carrick · Lisandro Martinez · Jason Wilcox · Daniel Farke · Elland Road

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