"Starting with the hosts, while Leeds might have opened up the 2025/26 campaign widely regarded as a standout contender to make an immediate Championship return, Daniel Farke's men have shown some major signs of life over the past month. Storming their way out of the drop zone and with the mood around Elland Road at a season-high, the former Norwich boss will be confident of claiming an iconic Premier League scalp this weekend."
"Missing out away at Anfield earlier in the week, Leeds are once again expected to be without defensive star Joe Rodon on Sunday lunchtime. Former Manchester United star Daniel James is still dealing with a hamstring issue and won't play any part in Yorkshire. While the red-hot Dominic Calvert-Lewin might have only settled for a spot on the bench away at Liverpool in midweek, the England international will be handed a full recall."
Leeds have revived form under manager Daniel Farke, moving out of the relegation zone and remaining unbeaten in six Premier League matches, including a 0-0 draw at Liverpool and a 4-1 home win over Crystal Palace. Joe Rodon remains unavailable and Daniel James is sidelined with a hamstring problem, while Dominic Calvert-Lewin is set to return to the starting XI and Lucas Perri will start in goal. Manchester United displayed inconsistency, ending 2025 with a 1-1 home draw against bottom-side Wolves, failing to regain a Champions League position and facing renewed scrutiny surrounding Ruben Amo.
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