Leeds Utd LEE Rodrigo (53'), Raphinha (54')
2 - 4
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Full Time
Man Utd MUN Maguire (34'), Fernandes (45+5), Fred (70'), Elanga (88')

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Varane to return - How Man Utd could line up against Leeds

Raphael Varane missed Man Utd's last game due to illness but is expected to return to Premier League action this weekend

Manchester United will be able to welcome Raphael Varane back into the starting XI for this weekend's Premier League game against rivals Leeds.

The World Cup winner missed the Brighton victory due to illness but has recovered over the past few days and is expected to slot back into the defence alongside Harry Maguire.

During the week, Man Utd won 2-0 against 10-man Brighton thanks to goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes.

The Red Devils are currently fourth in the Premier League, two points adrift of West Ham in fifth and four points behind Chelsea in third, though the Blues do have a game in hand.

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In terms of absentees for this one, Edinson Cavani is still out with a groin injury, while Mason Greenwood is still under a club suspension.

David de Gea will start in goal behind a back four of Diogo Dalot, Varane, Maguire and Luke Shaw.

Paul Pogba is poised to return to the central midfield three, perhaps in place of Fred.

Scott McTominay and Bruno Fernandes will retain their spots.

In attack, Marcus Rashford could be recalled in favour of Anthony Elanga, with Jadon Sancho and Ronaldo also in the front three.

Predicted Man Utd XI v Leeds

Match statistics

Leeds Utd
Statistics
Man Utd
Games Played
20
20
 
Results
 
Wins
5
9
Draws
5
7
Losses
10
4
 
Goals Scoring
 
Goals Scored
22
28
Goals Per Game
1.10
1.40
More > 2.5 Goals
11
6
More > 3 Goals
7
6
Scored First in a Match
11
14
Scored Both Halves
5
3
Won More > 1 Goal
1
4
 
Other
 
Goals Conceded
38
21
Did Not Score
7
2
Both Teams Scored
11
12
Kept Clean Sheet
3
6
Won Without Conceding
2
6
Games Played
20
20
 
Possession
 
Touches
-
672
Possession
-
52
Passes
-
487
 
Attacking
 
Total Shots
14
13
Shots on Target
4.88
4.72
Goals out of Shots
0.08
0.12
Crosses
-
16
Offsides
2.38
2.29
Penalties
0.20
0.10
 
Defensive
 
Clean Sheets
0.15
0.30
Tackles Won
-
8.53
Clearances
-
19
Interceptions
-
9.07
Own Goals
0.05
0.05
Aerials Won
-
15
Total Shots Conceded
15
14
Shots on Target Conceded
5.00
5.06
Goals out of Shots Conceded
0.12
0.08
 
Discipline
 
Fouls
12
10.00
Yellow Cards
2.65
1.85
Red Cards
0.00
0.00

Injuries

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  6. Groin Strain image description
  7. Groin/Pelvis Injury image description