Leeds vs Manchester United LIVE - Early team news plus how to watch and kick off time

A new year brings fresh optimism and Manchester United will look to begin 2026 with a bang away at Leeds today. United are sixth in the table but can jump up to fourth with a win today. With Liverpool facing a tricky trip to Fulham and Chelsea visiting the Etihad this evening, today could be a huge day for United.

Ruben Amorim confirmed on Friday that he didn't expect to welcome any injured players back into the matchday squad. Harry Maguire, Matthijs de Ligt, Kobbie Mainoo, Bruno Fernandes and Mason Mount are all sidelined, while Noussair Mazraoui, Amad and Bryan Mbeumo are still away at the Africa Cup of Nations.

As has become the norm at United of late, all eyes will be on the formation at Elland Road this afternoon. Amorim moved away from a back-four system against Wolves on Tuesday as United produced an uninspiring display at Old Trafford. Will it be three at the back again today? We'll have team news at 11.15am with kick-off scheduled for 12.30pm.

Follow the blog below for LIVE updates from Elland Road:

Today's game will be shown on TNT Sports 1.

Kick-off is scheduled for 12.30pm. If you don't have access to TNT Sports then stick with us as we'll have all the build-up, updates and reaction you need.

Amorim said on Friday there are no conversations ongoing with the United hierarchy about signing new players in the January transfer window, despite the club being in the fight to qualify for next season's Champions League.

Amorim has previously suggested that United would consider making a move in January if the conditions were right and they were open to activating Antoine Semenyo's £65million release clause at Bournemouth, only for the attacker to opt for Manchester City.

But the United head coach has now claimed