Manchester United travel to Elland Road for a league game in front of fans for the first time since October 2003 this weekend.
The atmosphere for the latest instalment of the bitter rivalry between two historic foes should be electric after last season’s corresponding fixture took place behind closed doors.
United have beaten Leeds 6-2 and 5-1 at Old Trafford since Marcelo Bielsa’s side were promoted back to the big time but last season’s away match was a drab 0-0.
This is another big game and we’ve put together everything you need to know about how to watch it on TV and online.
When is Leeds v Man United on TV?
Leeds v United will take place on Sunday 20th February 2022.
The Whites are currently 15th in the Premier League and were beaten 3-0 by a Donny van de Beek inspired Everton last time out.
What time does Leeds v Man Utd kick-off?
The game will will kick off at 2pm.
United were of course in midweek action against Brighton, while the Whites will get eight days to prepare for this grudge match.
What TV channel is Leeds v Man Utd on?
You can watch the buildup to the game from 1pm on Sky Sports Premier League.
The match is also being shown on Sky Sports Main Event, who won’t show any of the buildup due to screening Dundee United v Rangers first, a match United loanee Amad will hope to feature in.
It is also live on Sky Sports Ultra HD for customers who have that facility.
How to live stream Leeds v Man Utd online
Sky Sports customers can live stream the game via the Sky Go app on a variety of devices, including smartphones and tablets.
Highlights of the game will be available shortly after full-time on Sky Sports’ official YouTube channel.
Leeds v Man Utd team news
Ralf Rangnick has already said that Edinson Cavani will still be absent for this match after missing United’s last two games.
Third choice goalkeeper Tom Heaton will also miss the game.
Eric Bailly, Nemanja Matic and Raphael Varane are all back in contention to play, as United’s fitness problems start to ease ahead of a busy period of matches including the return of the Champions League on Wednesday night.
Our prediction: Leeds v United
Based on the open game at Old Trafford on the opening day of the season, you’d expect goals here.
This is one of Leeds’ biggest games of the season – if not the biggest – and they’ll be desperate to get a win in front of their own fans.
United have had a busy month so far they’ll need to be to outrun Leeds. Rangnick might have one eye on the return of the Champions League but he cannot afford to take any liberties here.
A win here would arguably be the sweetest of Rangnick’s reign so far given the history between the two clubs and the German will be looking to take advantage of the space Leeds leave behind with their man-marking system.
Our prediction: Leeds 1-2 United
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