Sun Jan 04 11:50:00 UTC 2026: ## Leeds United Look to End 16-Year Drought Against Manchester United in Highly Anticipated Clash

Elland Road, Leeds – Leeds United is set to face Manchester United at 12.30pm GMT today, hoping to break a 16-year winless streak against their rivals. The last victory for Leeds came in a stunning FA Cup upset at Old Trafford, with a memorable goal from Jermaine Beckford.

Leeds manager Daniel Farke will field a strong lineup including the returning Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Noah Okafor in the starting eleven. The full Leeds lineup is: Lucas Perri, Bornauw, Bijol, Struijk, Justin, Aaronson, Gruev, Stach, Gudmundsson, Calvert-Lewin, Okafor.

Manchester United, managed by Ruben Amorim, features Patrick Dorgu in a potentially unconventional role, and a young bench with Joshua Zirkzee earning a spot. The Manchester United lineup is: Lammens, Yoro, Heaven, Martínez, Dalot, Casemiro, Ugarte, Shaw, Dorgu, Cunha, Sesko.

The last Premier League meeting between the two teams in February 2023 saw Manchester United emerge victorious with a 2-0 win, thanks to goals from Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho. A lot has changed since then, with Leeds now in better form, enjoying an unbeaten run in the league throughout December. Their recent home games have been goal-fests, promising an exciting encounter.

While Leeds is riding high, Manchester United has faced its share of challenges, including a lengthy injury list and a recent draw against Wolves. Despite the hurdles, a win today would propel them to fourth place in the league standings.

The stage is set for a thrilling derby as Leeds aims to avenge past defeats and Manchester United seeks to climb the table.

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