Manchester United host Leeds United on Monday night to conclude the Premier League action of the matchweek.The Red Devils have enjoyed a remarkable transformation under Michael Carrick since January. They currently sit third in the table and are well on course for Champions League football.United missed a chance to consolidate third place after a 2–2 draw with Bournemouth recently. However, they remain only six points clear of sixth-placed Chelsea.Leeds arrive at Old Trafford battling for their top-flight survival. Daniel Farke’s side sit 15th and remain just three points above the relegation zone. They recently reached the FA Cup semi-finals after a penalty shootout win over West Ham United.Nevertheless, their league form has stalled with a worrying lack of goals lately. This historic rivalry promises high tension under the Monday night lights.Manchester United vs Leeds – Match preview and team newsDate: Monday, 13 April 2026Kick-off: 20:00 BSTVenue: Old Trafford, ManchesterReferee: Paul TierneyVAR: John BrooksLast Meeting: Leeds 1–1 Man Utd (4 January 2026, Premier League)Team newsManchester UnitedLisandro Martinez is in contention to return after a calf injury. He has missed the last five matches but resumed full training recently. His return is timely as Harry Maguire serves a one-match suspension. Matthijs de Ligt remains out while recovering from a back issue. Diogo Dalot should feature despite a recent bout of illness.Leeds UnitedLeeds will be without Anton Stach and Joe Rodon due to ankle injuries. Former United winger Daniel James is also unavailable with a muscle problem. Jaka Bijol, Noah Okafor, and Gabi Gudmundsson face late fitness tests. Daniel Farke remains hopeful that all three could be ready to feature.Form Manchester United United have lost only once in their last 14 league games since Christmas. Michael Carrick has won all six of his Premier League games at Old Trafford. The team has collected 29 points since Christmas, a tally bettered only by Arsenal. United are unbeaten in their last 18 home league games against Leeds.Leeds United Leeds have failed to score in each of their last four league matches. This represents the longest ongoing scoreless run in the division this season. Despite this, they have been tough to break down, conceding only twice in four games. The Whites have drawn seven of their last eight away league fixtures.Predicted lineupsManchester United Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Lammens; Dalot, Yoro, Martinez, Shaw; Casemiro, Mainoo; Mbeumo, Fernandes, Cunha; SeskoLeeds United Predicted XI (3-4-3): Darlow; Bornauw, Struijk, Bijol; Bogle, Aaronson, Ampadu, Tanaka; Justin, Nmecha, Calvert-LewinHow to watch Manchester United vs Leeds United?The match is televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Premier League. Coverage begins at 18:30 BST. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});Read more- De Zerbi: One win can change everything for Tottenham HotspurSee Also- ‘I did some bad things’ – Chelsea star Garnacho opens up on Man Utd exitFollow the Football Faithful on Social Media:Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | TikTokThe post Manchester United vs Leeds – Match preview and team news first appeared on The Football Faithful.