The Roses rivalry reignites at Elland Road on Sunday, January 4, 2026, with Leeds United hosting Manchester United in a Premier League clash full of history and intensity. This fixture always delivers drama, and the current form of both sides suggests another thrilling encounter lies ahead.
Elland Road promises a cauldron of noise as the historic rivalry between these two clubs comes alive once more.
Current Form and Team News
Leeds United enter the game unbeaten in their last six Premier League matches, including a hard-fought goalless draw at Anfield against Liverpool. Daniel Farke’s side sits 16th in the table with 21 points, seven clear of the relegation zone. The Whites have turned Elland Road into a fortress, scoring heavily in recent home games and netting in all but one of their last 17 league outings there.
Daniel Farke has guided Leeds to improved form heading into 2026.
Manchester United occupy sixth place but have shown inconsistency, drawing their last game against Wolves despite taking the lead. Ruben Amorim’s team struggles defensively on the road, conceding in each of their last 14 away Premier League fixtures. Key absences include Bruno Fernandes (hamstring), while Leeds miss suspended captain Ethan Ampadu and injured Joe Rodon.
Ruben Amorim faces a tough test at Elland Road.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin leads the Leeds attack in fine form, scoring in his last three home games.
Potential Lineups
Leeds United (3-5-2): Lucas Perri; Sebastiaan Bornauw, Jaka Bijol, Pascal Struijk; Jayden Bogle, Ao Tanaka, Ilia Gruev, Anton Stach, Gabriel Gudmundsson; Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Noah Okafor.
Manchester United (4-2-3-1): Senne Lammens; Diogo Dalot, Ayden Heaven, Lisandro Martínez, Luke Shaw; Manuel Ugarte, Casemiro; Patrick Dorgu, Joshua Zirkzee, Matheus Cunha; Benjamin Sesko.
Score Prediction
Leeds’ home firepower and current confidence make them tough to beat, but Manchester United’s quality should shine through in key moments. A narrow away win looks likely: Leeds United 1-2 Manchester United.
