Leeds United picked up a deserved point in their latest outing after holding Liverpool to a 0-0 draw at Anfield.

Daniel Farke rotated his starting XI on New Year’s Day as he looked to carefully manage his squad during a demanding three-game week, with one eye firmly on the upcoming clash against Manchester United.

The Whites are set to host the Red Devils in Sunday’s early kick-off at Elland Road, and much has changed since the two sides last met almost three years ago. Leeds were relegated from the Premier League that season, while Manchester United went on to finish third under former manager Erik ten Hag.

Both clubs now find themselves under different leadership, and Farke has acknowledged that his side will approach the fixture as underdogs. The Leeds boss stressed that his team have spent the last two years battling for promotion in order to compete in high-profile matches such as this one.

Speaking ahead of the game, Farke highlighted Manchester United’s superior individual quality but insisted his players are ready to rise to the challenge.

“We have fought so hard over the last two years to get back to Premier League level and earn the chance to play in these kinds of matches, especially against Manchester United,” Farke said during his press conference.

“We need to deliver another top performance against a team that perhaps has more individual quality within their squad. There is no doubt about that, but we want to show our strengths and our abilities again.

“If we do that together with our supporters, we will give ourselves a chance in this game. Even though we go into it as underdogs, we still believe we can compete.”

Leeds have already shown they can trouble top opposition at Elland Road, having beaten Chelsea and held Liverpool to a draw in December.

However, Farke has urged his side to be more effective in the final third when facing elite teams, an area they will look to improve against Manchester United.

Both sides will be without their captains for the fixture, with Leeds facing a suspension issue while United are dealing with an injury absence.

A former Leeds United legend recently praised the squad’s improved physical conditioning, though it remains to be seen how they cope with the quick turnaround between fixtures.

Leeds currently sit seven points clear of the relegation zone and will be hoping to extend that cushion with a positive result against Manchester United on Sunday.