Michael Carrick takes his Manchester United side to Leeds this afternoon. United are three points behind Leeds but their start has seemed starkly different, winning once in the league and suffering a 2-0 defeat at Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday that was compounded by defender Lisandro Martinezs scathing post-match remarks about the clubs spending.After a five-game winless run in all competitions, Carrick is under pressure but expects a fantastic game. Theres a great rivalry and theres a big history between the football clubs and the areas, said the head coach, viaUniteds website.Thats what makes these type of games special. You have to embrace the history and what it means. Youve got to embrace the past.Certain games are different and thats what makes them special and gets you attached to them. This is certainly one of them.Leeds are targeting a first win in three league matches and a riposte to their painful defeat at Arsenal.Where to watch Leeds v Man United: TV channel, live online streamsKick-off on Sunday is at 14:00 BST (09:00 ET / 06:00 PT), with live coverage in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Ultra.ViaNow TV, Sky Sports costs �14.99 for a day membership, �27.99 a month for a 12-month membership or �34.99 a month with no contract.Heres the full list ofPremier League international broadcasters.Leeds v Manchester United stats, Premier League formLeeds ended a run of 10 winless Premier League games against United with a 2-1 win at Old Trafford in April and could earn consecutive league wins in the fixture for the first time since the 1971/72 seasonThey are unbeaten in their last seven Premier League home games (W4 D3), last having a longer unbeaten run at Elland Road between January and December 2001 (15 games)For the first time since September 2002 (excluding Matchday 1), Leeds enter this fixture ahead of United in the Premier League tableOn that occasion, they won 1-0 at Elland Roadand a win this time would put them six points clear of United in the table as late as the seventh game of a season for the second time, having been seven points ahead in December 2001 after playing 15 gamesSince beating Chelsea 3-0 at home in August 2022 in a kick-off on a Sunday at 14:00 BST, Leeds have gone 20 Premier League games without a win in matches kicking off before 15:00 (D7 L13) the longest ever such run by a side in Premier League historyIn all competitions, United are unbeaten in their last seven games at Leeds (W5 D2) since that defeat in September 2002Uniteds tally of six points (W1 D3 L2) is their lowest after six league games since 1986/87 under Ron Atkinson (4)For a second consecutive season, the Red Devils have no clean sheets in their first six games, with this the first time that has happened in back-to-back campaigns since 1930/31 and 1931/32They have had the most attempts (125) and touches in the opposition box (205) of any side in the Premier League this seasonThat is the most attempts in a teams first six games since Liverpool had 141 in 2021/22. Each of the last four teams to have as many as 125 shots at this stage of a season all ended the season in the top two Topics Leeds United F.C. Manchester United F.C. If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Leeds v Manchester United: Confirmed teams and line ups in Premier League Tom Rostance 18th October, 2026 Tip of the Day: All eyes on playmaker Gross 101 GreatGoals 18th October, 2026 Leeds v Man United: Preview, expected line ups, stats and where to watch Ben Miller 16th October, 2026 Carrick: Man United have moved on from Martinez saga Nicholas McGee 16th October, 2026 Roy Keane slams Manchester United as a circus after Lisandro Martinezs attack on club hierarchy Mitch Fretton 15th October, 2026 Fantasy Premier League 2026/27 : Bruno Fernandes among five players to either sell or avoid in Gameweek 7 Jon Fisher 15th October, 2026
