Leeds are playing for the first time since sacking Jesse Marsch on Monday after a 1-0 loss against Nottingham Forest extended their winless league run to seven games. Leeds are yet to appoint a replacement for Marsch and will therefore be led by Michael Skubala, who will be supported by Chris Armas, Ralf Rangnick's assistant at Old Trafford last season. Leeds are 17th in the Premier League and are only out of the relegation zone on goal difference. The home team will be without star midfielder Casemiro, who is serving a three-match ban after being sent off for grabbing Will Hughes by the neck in United’s 2-1 win over Crystal Palace on Sunday.
However, the match wasn’t chosen for TV coverage, with Sky Sports instead opting for Brentford v Arsenal as their 2pm kick-off, although this match ended up starting at 12pm, after consultation with the Metropolitan Police in light of the Queen’s funeral. Now that the Man United v Leeds game has been rearranged, the initial decision not to broadcast the game will stand. This will be disappointing for fans of both clubs, as well as neutrals who will be interested to see how Leeds get on after they sacked their manager Jesse Marsch on Monday. ☕️ A very good morning to every Red out there… Especially these two 🫶 pic.
Man Utd vs Leeds TV channel, kick-off time, television and live stream detailsManchester United host managerless Leeds United at Old Trafford on Wednesday night in the first of two quick-fire Premier League fixtures between the two rivalsVideo LoadingVideo UnavailableErik ten Hag previews Leeds United clash Manchester United host Leeds United in the Premier League at Old Trafford on Wednesday night. The Red Devils have the chance to go level on points with rivals Manchester City in second place in the table after Pep Guardiola’s side suffered a 1-0 defeat against Tottenham on the weekend.
The reason why Man United v Leeds won’t be on TV in IrelandManchester United v Leeds won’t be on TV in Ireland. Man United and Leeds United renew their intense rivalry with an unusual double-header this week, but the first match won’t be available to watch on TV in Ireland. The two clubs will face off at Old Trafford on Wednesday night, in a match that was originally scheduled to be played on September 18th.
Original match postponed. However, that meeting was postponed due to events surrounding the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth, which took place the following day. Leeds will then host Man United in their return Premier League fixture, which will be broadcast live on Sky Sports this coming Sunday. Here’s why their first meeting won’t be broadcast on TV in Ireland on Wednesday. #LUFC can confirm head coach Jesse Marsch has been relieved of his duties — Leeds United (@LUFC) February 6, 2023 Why isn’t Man United v Leeds on TV in Ireland? Back in July, it was announced that Man United v Leeds was being moved from Saturday September 17th to Sunday September 18th, due to the Red Devils‘ participation in the Europa League.
There are further selection headaches for Erik ten Hag, who has several injuries to deal with. The Dutchman revealed on Tuesday that Antony and Anthony Martial will miss Wednesday’s game against Leeds, while midfielders Christian Eriksen, Scott McTominay and Donny van de Beek are also injured. Marcel Sabitzer, who joined the club on loan from Bayern Munich on transfer deadline day, could make his first start for the club in midfield. Here are all the details you need to know for the fixture. Jesse Marsch was sacked by Leeds on Monday ( Image: Jon Hobley/MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images) When is Manchester United vs Leeds? The match will kick off at 20:00 GMT on Wednesday, February 8 at Old Trafford. It is the first of two quick-fire meetings between the two sides, with the clubs meeting again at Elland Road on Sunday in a quirk of the fixture list.