Leeds host Manchester United as pressure builds on Carrick

Leeds United are scheduled to host Manchester United at Elland Road on Sunday, October 18, in a Premier League match that will test both teams after recent setbacks and put attention on United’s poor start under Michael Carrick. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. UK time. The match has not yet been played, and predictions about its outcome remain forecasts. Leeds arrive after losing 2-1 at Arsenal in their previous league match. They had taken the lead through James Justin before Riccardo Calafiori and Bruno Guimarães scored for Arsenal. Leeds had earlier beaten Newcastle United 4-1 and drawn 0-0 with Crystal Palace. Manager Daniel Farke said his side could take positives from the performance at Arsenal. Manchester United drew 1-1 with Tottenham on October 10, then lost 2-0 to Atlético Madrid in the Champions League during the week. The results have extended a difficult run: United have one win in their first six Premier League matches and have gone five games without a win across all competitions. The club is under pressure to improve, but no decision about Carrick’s future has been reported. Former Leeds defender Matt Kilgallon expects the home side’s energy to trouble United,...