Ralf Rangnick

Confirmed: Our team to face Leeds

Sunday 20 February 2022 13:00

Ralf Rangnick has selected his Manchester United side to play Leeds United at Elland Road in the Premier League today.

The travelling support will be looking to see United pick up a second consecutive win, after the 2-0 victory over Brighton on Tuesday.

There are three changes to the XI, with Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Paul Pogba and Jesse Lingard all involved from the start and Diogo Dalot, Fred and Anthony Elanga dropping to the bench.

For Lingard, this is the first time he has started a Premier League match this season, and a first appearance for Wan-Bissaka since 3 January. 

The German has placed his trust in the duo this afternoon, with the Reds set to face an energetic Leeds United side and fierce atmosphere at a packed-out Elland Road.

Rangnick explained Lingard's inclusion to Sky Sports: “He looked sharp in training, he’s got a lot of experience, he’s a player who can get up the pitch and score goals. That’s why I decided to go with him and play him today from the start.”

Leeds have made one change to the team which lost 3-0 at Everton last weekend, as Adam Forshaw replaces Raphinha. The Brazilian is named among the substitutes.

United: De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire (c), Shaw; McTominay, Pogba; Lingard, Fernandes, Sancho; Ronaldo.

Subs: Henderson, Varane, Dalot, Telles, Matic, Fred, Mata, Elanga, Rashford.

Leeds: Meslier; Ayling (c), Struijk, Llorente, Dallas; Forshaw, Koch; James, Klich, Harrison; Rodrigo.

Subs: Klaesson, Firpo, Cresswell, Shackleton, Kenneh, Bate, Roberts, Raphinha, Gelhardt.

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