Manchester United visit Leeds at 20:00 Vietnam time on 18 October seeking a better Premier League return. BongdaPlus records six points from six rounds for Michael Carrick's side, compared with nine for Daniel Farke's seventh-placed Leeds.
Recent results shape the challenge
United lost 2-0 at Atlético Madrid in midweek, extending their winless sequence across competitions to five matches. Their league record is one win, three draws and two defeats, including a 1-1 draw with Tottenham after surrendering the lead.
Leeds suffered their first league defeat in the previous round, losing 2-1 at Arsenal after scoring first. Their earlier unbeaten run included a 4-1 win over Newcastle and draws with Brighton, Brentford and Crystal Palace.
The preview describes Leeds' three-centre-back system and quick transitions. They have had a full week to prepare, while United's Madrid trip is followed by this visit and a Champions League meeting with Como.
Availability and an updated club backdrop
Daniel James and Joe Rodon remain uncertain for Leeds. United are monitoring Kobbie Mainoo and Luke Shaw; Matthijs de Ligt has returned after back problems, while Mazraoui, Patrick Dorgu, Benjamin Šeško and Manuel Ugarte remain absent in the report.
There is also a later development concerning Lisandro Martínez: the Guardian reports that he has apologised after meeting Carrick and club leaders. The earlier recruitment criticism should therefore not be presented without that update.
Leeds drew 1-1 at home and won 2-1 away in last season's league meetings. They are unbeaten in three home matches this season, but the new result and doubtful players' participation remain unsettled.