One of Leeds United’s biggest games of the season awaits on Sunday when they host Manchester United at Elland Road. Daniel Farke’s side saw their unbeaten league start ended by Arsenal last weekend but were again competitive, causing the champions plenty of problems.
The Whites were without Joe Rodon and Daniel James for that trip to the Emirates but the latter could return against his former club. Farke said on Friday his Welsh winger had been back in training and depending on how his body reacts, should be back in the squad come Sunday.
Elsewhere, Farke said everyone else had been in training and with Leeds still in good form despite defeat at Arsenal, it’s hard to see him making too many changes. With that in mind, the YEP has predicted how the Whites boss could line up this weekend.
7. CM: Ethan Ampadu
The second ever-present alongside Muharemovic, and it's no surprise given he's the club captain. Should relish the chance to get Leeds on the front foot and will no doubt have plans to get a strong early tackle in on a Bruno Fernandes or Matheus Cunha.
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8. CM: Ao Tanaka
There is every chance Sunday's game becomes quite chaotic quite quickly so the likes of Tanaka will prove important in keeping the tempo on Leeds' terms. Midfield is a weak area for Manchester United which needs to be exploited. | AFP via Getty Images
9. CM: Anton Stach
Another who is perhaps even more suited to exposing the away side's midfield issues, given his physicality and ability to charge around the pitch. Not been at his best yet this season, admittedly, but shown glimpses. | Steve Riding
10. LWB: Gabriel Gudmundsson
Might well have been Leeds' best player at Arsenal, showing no hesitation when bursting down his left hand side and getting the assist for Justin. Will have a task on his hands keeping the likes of Amad Diallo quiet but he managed Bukayo Saka pretty well last weekend.
11. ST: Noah Okafor
We all remember what Okafor did last time Leeds faced Manchester United, and his song is sure to ring around Elland Road on Sunday. Could the speedy winger prove too hot to handle again? You wouldn't rule it out. | Shaun Botterill/Getty Images
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12. ST: Dominic Calvert-Lewin
The subject of a controversial red card during April's win at Old Trafford in which he bullied the Manchester United defence. Strong again at Arsenal and would love to get on the scoresheet this weekend. Let those locks flow again, Dom. | Annabel Lee-Ellis/PA Wire