Man United vs Leeds United live score, updates, highlights & lineups from Premier League midweek match

Manchester United were already preparing for the unusual task of facing Leeds United twice within a week, both in Premier League play, and now that job has become even more complicated.

Leeds oddly sacked Jesse Marsch following a 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest last time out, meaning the American was axed just days after the club spent millions in the transfer window on players that fit his unique style of play.

While the club has not yet identified his replacement, a managerial shakeup always makes things more unusual for the upcoming opponent, and it will be interesting to see how United handle the task. The Red Devils are dealing with their own shakeup as well, as the suspended Casemiro will likely be replaced by new signing Marcel Sabitzer in midfield.

Leeds sit 17th in the Premier League table, without a league win since October and above the relegation zone only on goal difference. Yet their underlying numbers favor a return to form eventually, and if they can continue creating goalscoring chances, they can trouble a Man United side missing some key pieces.

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The Sporting News will be following the match live and providing score updates, commentary and highlights as they happen.

Man United vs Leeds United live score

Goals:
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Predicted lineups:

Man United (4-2-3-1, right to left): De Gea (GK) — Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Martinez, Shaw — Fred, Sabitzer — Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford — Weghorst

Leeds United (4-2-3-1, right to left): Meslier (GK) — Ayling, Cooper, Koch, Struijk — Adams, McKennie — Sinisterra, Harrison, Gnonto — Bamford

Man United vs Leeds United live updates, highlights, commentary

120 mins to kick: Instead of naming a sole caretaker manager in the wake of the Jesse Marsch dismissal, Leeds have decided to go with the three-team approach. Assistants Michael Skubala, Paco Gallardo, and Chris Armas will share the duties against Manchester United today.

40-year-old Skubala joined the team in the summer as under-21 head coach, having previously been working for the English FA. Gallardo, a former Spain youth international, joined Leeds in 2021 after spending numerous years coaching in Sevilla’s youth system. Armas, an American like Marsch, only joined the club a few weeks ago, having spent time on Ralf Rangnick’s staff at Manchester United after years coaching in Major League Soccer.

📰 Michael Skubala, Paco Gallardo and Chris Armas will take charge of Wednesday’s Premier League fixture against Manchester United

— Leeds United (@LUFC) February 6, 2023

Man United vs Leeds United lineups & team news

Ten Hag’s injury list continues to grow at Old Trafford with the Dutch boss confirming Antony, Scott McTominay and Anthony Martial are all ruled out of this match. Antony’s absence gives room for one of the young wingers to start, either Alejandro Garnacho or Facundo Pellistri getting the nod.

Brazil international Casemiro is suspended, as he begins a three-match ban after being sent off against Crystal Palace, with Marcel Sabitzer potentially coming in for his first Premier League start.

Man United projected starting lineup (4-2-3-1): De Gea (GK) — Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Martinez, Shaw — Fred, Sabitzer — Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford — Weghorst

Man United subs (9): (Lineups released one hour prior to kickoff)

Leeds are likely to be without Spain international Rodrigo Moreno until at least April, but Robin Koch is set to return from a ban, with USA international Weston McKennie pushing to start.

It remains to be seen whether winger Brenden Aaronson can find his way back into the starting lineup now that there’s been a change in management. He was sat for the first time this season against Nottingham Forest last time out, left on the bench as an unused substitute after starting every single league match to that point. He has competition from summer signing Luis Sinisterra and 19-year-old Wilfried Gnonto.

Leeds United projected starting lineup (4-2-3-1): Meslier (GK) — Ayling, Cooper, Koch, Struijk — Adams, McKennie — Sinisterra, Harrison, Gnonto — Bamford

Leeds United subs (9): (Lineups released one hour prior to kickoff)

How to watch Man United vs Leeds United

Here’s how to watch all of the action from this match in some of the major territories:

UK: This game will not be broadcast live in the UK due to not being previously selected as a televised match by either Sky Sports or BT Sport.

USA: This match is available live via NBC’s USA Network platform for subscribers in both English and Spanish.

Canada: Every Premier League game this season is live streaming exclusively via fuboTV in Canada.

Australia: Fans in Australia can stream every match live and on demand on Optus Sport. 

India: Star Sports network has the rights to show Premier League matches in India. As well as an English broadcast on Star Sports Select, select matches will be available via regional feeds on Star Sports 3 (in Bengali, English, Kannada, Malayalam), Star Sports 1 (Bangla) and Star Sports 1 (Tamil).

Man United vs Leeds United betting odds & lines

Odds via BetMGM (USA), Sports Interaction (Canada), SkyBet (UK), and Neds (Australia).

Manchester United are heavy favourites to pile on the misery of Leeds United in the wake of Jesse Marsch’s dismissal, saddled with nearly 1/2 odds on the moneyline.

In fact, they’re expected to win by a significant margin, as oddsmakers think they’ll hit the 2.5 goal total all on their own. The over is a huge favorite, while both teams to score is a slight underdog, meaning the books believe that United could put three past Leeds in this match.