Manchester United vs. Leeds score, stats, talking points, highlights for Monday's Premier League match

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Manchester United continue their push up the Premier League table under Michael Carrick as they host Leeds United in a return to domestic action after a long layoff.

The Red Devils have not taken the field since March 20, when they drew with Bournemouth, as they have been able to rest and recover for nearly a month thanks to the March international break and subsequent FA Cup fixtures.

United sit third in the Premier League standings, level with Aston Villa on points but ahead on goal differential, as they have lost just one of their last four matches under Carrick's leadership. This has led to questions about the former United midfielder's long-term viability as a candidate for the permanent managerial role, although the lack of consistent fixtures has also given him a leg up that may not be available next season should they go on to secure European football.

The Sporting News is following the Man United vs. Leeds match live, providing score updates, commentary, and analysis.

Man United vs. Leeds live score

Location: Old Trafford (Manchester, England)
Referee: Paul Tierney

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Starting lineups:

Man United (4-2-3-1, right to left): 31. Lammens (GK) — 3. Mazraoui, 15. Yoro, 6. L. Martinez, 23. Shaw — 18. Casemiro, 25. Ugarte — 16. Diallo, 8. Fernandes, 10. Cunha — 30. Sesko.

Leeds United (3-4-2-1, right to left): 26. Darlow (GK) — 24. Justin, 15. Bijol, 5. Struijk — 2. Bogle, 22. Tanaka, 4. Ampadu, 3. Gudmundsson — 11. Aaronson, 19. Okafor — 9. Calvert-Lewin.

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Man United vs. Leeds key moments

29th min: GOAL! LEEDS! NOAH OKAFOR AGAIN! The goal comes thanks in large part to a big deflection, but it's fully deserved for Leeds who have been the better side!

Manchester United want a foul as Bruno Fernandes is dispossessed in midfield, but the referee doesn't give it, and Leeds are off and running. The visitors pummel United with a host of scoring chances in quick succession, and finally Okafor rips a volley from the top of the penalty area which catches Lenny Yoro in the chest and skips past Senne Lammens inside the far post!

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5th min: GOAL! LEEDS! NOAH OKAFOR OPENS THE SCORING! Just a minute after Dominic Calvert-Lewin had a massive chance saved, Okafor reacts first to Lenny Yoro's contested clearance and pokes it past Senne Lammens!

Leeds have started the better side, and they've got a nearly instant profit from it!

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Kickoff: The match is under way in northern England! A big rivalry match in the Champions League qualification race — and the relegation battle, for that matter — is under way!

Lineups: The starting XI has been submitted for both sides!

For Man United, Benjamin Sesko and Lisandro Martinez both return from injury to start the match, while Kobbie Mainoo does not appear in the lineup, with Manuel Ugarte in midfield instead. Diogo Dalot misses out due to illness, with Noussair Mazraoui starting at right-back.

For Leeds, there are no surprises whatsoever, with the only new face being Noah Okafor coming in while Ilia Gruev takes a seat.

Prematch: The race for Champions League places is officially on for Manchester United. They sit third in the table, ahead of Aston Villa only on goal differential, while sporting a three-point gap to fifth-placed Liverpool in the final UCL qualifying place.

Chelsea are in sixth with 48 points, having lost four of their last five but always a dangerous side to make a run, while Brentford are in seventh just a point back of that. It's a crowded chase, so points will be valued highly in every one of United's last seven matches of the season!

Man United vs. Leeds talking points, analysis

Following the game, this section will be updated with analysis of the Man United vs. Leeds match.

Man United vs. Leeds reaction

Following the game, this section will be updated with post-match reaction from Michael Carrick and Daniel Farke.

Man United vs. Leedsteam news

Man United team news

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• Benjamin Sesko withdrew from international duty with Slovenia, but he is expected to return for this match. The same is true for Bryan Mbeumo who missed out on March international matches with Cameroon.
• It is expected that Lisandro Martinez will return from his calf injury in this game, although he's unlikely to be ready to start after having missed six matches.
• Harry Maguire is suspended for this match after being sent off last time out for denying an obvious goal scoring opportunity.

Leeds team news

• Noah Okafor and Jaka Bijol are both doubts for today's game, but could still make the squad as they are both carrying knocks.
• Those absent for today's match includeAnton Stach, Joe Rodon, and Daniel James, as the former two deal with ankle injuries while James has a muscle problem. All three are expected to miss at least two more weeks.

Man United vs. Leeds upcoming schedules

Man United upcoming fixtures

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