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Leeds vs Man United: Gruev on the bench, Lisandro Martinez starts

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Manchester United travel to face Leeds in a fiery Premier League clash on matchday seven. Bulgaria international Ilia Gruev is named among the hosts' matchday squad. The Red Devils have endured a sluggish start to the season, securing just one win from their opening six league matches and failing to taste victory in their last four. The Yorkshire side, meanwhile, have enjoyed a more positive campaign so far and find themselves in the top half of the table, though with only two wins to their name, just a single victory separates the two sides.

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The headline team news for Manchester United is Lisandro Martinez's presence in the starting XI. The Argentine was embroiled in a major controversy in midweek after criticising the club's hierarchy following the defeat to Atletico Madrid, but Michael Carrick revealed yesterday that he had apologised and the issue is resolved. The Red Devils field an unchanged side from the one that started in the Spanish capital, featuring new signings Carlos Baleba, Youri Tielemans, and Andrey Santos in midfield. Kobbie Mainoo and Luke Shaw remain sidelined through injury and are unavailable.

Leeds boss Daniel Farke has kept faith with an unchanged line-up from the side that took on Arsenal. The Whites put in a spirited display a week ago, and despite suffering a 2-1 defeat, had chances to take something more from the match.

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