"Manchester United travel to Elland Road on Sunday looking to respond to a damaging midweek result, as they face Leeds in a renewed Premier League rivalry. The Red Devils were held to a disappointing draw by Wolves at Old Trafford, while Leeds arrive in buoyant mood after extending their unbeaten run with a point at Anfield. Manchester United's recent inconsistency resurfaced on December 30, when they failed to capitalise on a favourable home fixture against a Wolves side struggling near the bottom of the table."
"Leeds, by contrast, continue to build momentum. Their goalless draw at Liverpool was their sixth successive Premier League match without defeat and lifted them further clear of the relegation zone. Elland Road has once again become a difficult venue, with Leeds scoring 10 goals across their last three home league matches. The hosts have not beaten Manchester United in the Premier League since 2002, but recent home performances suggest they are well placed to challenge that record."
"Manchester United are not expecting any returning players for Sunday's fixture. Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo remain sidelined, while Matthijs de Ligt, Mason Mount and Harry Maguire are also unavailable through injury. Bryan Mbeumo, Amad Diallo and Noussair Mazraoui are away on international duty. Amorim may consider reverting to a back four once again, potentially allowing Patrick Dorgu greater freedom on the right flank."
Manchester United visit Elland Road seeking a response after a damaging draw with Wolves left inconsistency resurfacing. United sit sixth and are three points outside Champions League places but hold strong underlying trends, including a 25-match unbeaten run versus newly-promoted sides and scoring in seven consecutive away league games. Leeds have built momentum with six successive Premier League matches without defeat and a goalless draw at Liverpool moved them further clear of the relegation zone. Elland Road has become a potent venue, with Leeds scoring ten goals in their last three home matches. Both sides face availability issues and tactical considerations ahead of the fixture.
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