Man United vs Leeds: Three storylines to unravel | OneFootball

Manchester United welcome their rivals Leeds United to Old Trafford on Monday night. It is a vital match for both teams, as Manchester United are chasing a Champions League spot while Leeds are looking to put some distance between themselves and the relegation zone.

There have been 114 matches between the two sides, with the Red Devils coming out on top 50 times. They have drawn 38 of these games and have been on the losing side 26 times.

Here are three exciting storylines to follow during the game.

Man United record vs Leeds

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Domination at Old Trafford

The Red Devils have been in fine fettle at Old Trafford all season, especially since Michael Carrick became manager.

They have won every home game in the league since drawing 1-1 with Wolverhampton Wanderers on 30th December.

Moreover, they have been particularly dominant against their Yorkshire rivals.

The BBC highlights that they have not lost a game at The Theatre of Dreams in the league against Leeds in their last 18 matches.

A 0-1 defeat in 1981, when Dave Sexton was manager, was the last time the Whites tasted victory in the league at Old Trafford.

Leeds on a dry spell

Manchester United have improved dramatically in terms of goalscoring this season, with the additions of Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko helping immensely.

Bruno Fernandes has also been back to his creative best, as he sits comfortably at the top of the leading assist makers in the league.

In comparison, Leeds United have failed to score in each of their last four Premier League games, the longest ongoing run in this season’s competition.

The last time they were on such a dry spell in front of goal was between January and March 1982, when they went six games in a row without a goal.

Fernandes loves playing Leeds

The Portuguese magician has been in fine form all season and has been at his creative best.

Bruno Fernandes has been involved in eight goals in just six Premier League appearances against Leeds.

These include six goals and two assists, more than any other Manchester United player has managed against the Whites in the competition.

He will certainly be looking to add to this fine record on Monday night. Featured image Molly Darlington via Getty Images

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