United's recent record in London is now mentioned every single time Leeds venture into the capital and Friday's fixture also presents the club's final trip to the Big Smoke of the 2020-21 campaign.
So just how bad is United's record in London and when did Leeds last win there? The YEP's Lee Sobot takes a look at the record, the memories and the numbers.
13. Chelsea 3 Leeds United 1 (December 2020)
Actual fans returned with London in Tier 2 in the battle against coronavirus but Robin Koch, above, went off injured after just nine minutes as United's miserable run in the capital continued. Photo by Matthew Childs - Pool/Getty Images.
14. Tottenham Hotspur 3 Leeds United 0 (January 2021)
A first ever clash for the Whites at the new Tottenham Hotspur Stadium ended in defeat and another London reverse after Harry Kane, above, set Jose Mourinho's side on their way from the penalty spot. Photo by Andy Rain - Pool/Getty Images.
15. Arsenal 4 Leeds United 2 (February 2021)
Leeds found themselves 4-0 down after just 47 minutes as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, above, bagged a hat-trick but the Whites rallied strongly in the second half. Still, another capital defeat. Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images.
16. West Ham 2 Leeds United 0 (March 2021)
Leeds were back in London three weeks later but another capital reverse followed against high-flying West Ham who did not look back after Jesse Lingard netted the rebound from a penalty, above. Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images.
17. And the last win?
QPR 1 Leeds United 3 under Thomas Christiansen on December 9, 2017 as Kemar Roofe, above, bagged a hat-trick. That was 1,195 days ago. Two draws and 14 losses have followed from 16 games in London since. Picture by Bruce Rollinson.
18. And the last win before that?
Fulham 0 Leeds 3, way back in March 2015 as Mirco Antenucci, above, bagged the third. Leeds then went another 11 games without winning in the capital. The last 28 visits have yielded one win, six draws and 21 defeats. Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images.