This weekend sees the much anticipated clash between Leeds United and Manchester United. Both sides will be coming into the match with something to prove following the events of last weekend.
The Whites suffered a defeat to Arsenal, who came from behind to take all three points.
Losing was frustrating especially with how well Daniel Farke’s men played on Saturday. They created enough chances to get a result, but fluffed their lines and poor defending cost them two goals.
Manchester United failed to beat Spurs, who were down to 10 men in the second half.
Michael Carrick’s side have just six points from their first six games and desperately need a win this weekend.
Man United legend takes brutal swipe ahead of Leeds clash
Michael Carrick
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Ahead of the game, former Manchester United duo Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt have laid into the team calling them ”bottlers”. Butt even said that he doubts Carrick’s side will get a result in their next three games.
They were discussing the current state of affairs at Old Trafford on The Good, the Bad & the Football show.
Scholes: “It’s not nice, but it’s a team of bottlers, really.
“This is the time when you put yourself in a position to win leagues.
“I’d put money on now that team will go to December; they might be sixth-seventh in the league and struggling in the Champions League, and all of a sudden they will start winning because people are not that bothered about you.”
Paddy McGuinness added: “Atletico Madrid on Tuesday, Leeds away at the weekend and then travelling to Cesc Fabregas’ Como.
Nicky Butt replied: “No, [I don’t see a result for Man United in any of the three games].”
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Leeds will be the favourites for Elland Road clash
Despite losing their last game against Arsenal, the Whites will definitely be the favourites for this weekend’s game.
Leeds’ home form remains one of the best in the league since the start of the year, and Michael Carrick’s side have struggled this season. Noah Okafor was the hero last time both sides met, and their next meeting will be tough.
Farke will not like his team to fail to get a result in back to back games, and Carrick is desperate for three points.
But with the Elland Road crowd behind the home side, it is unlikely that Manchester United leaving with a win this weekend.
