United gain the upper hand as Leeds boss Daniel Farke rules out three key players ahead of clash

Manchester United have been handed a major advantage ahead of Monday’s meeting with Leeds United, as Daniel Farke rules out three key players. Season run-in By the time United face Leeds, the club will have endured a 24-day gap since their last match on March 20. The Red Devils gave the players some time off, while also undertaking a four-day training camp in Dublin, Ireland, to maintain match sharpness. Heading into the contest against Leeds, United lie in third place in the Premier League table, one point above Aston Villa and six adrift of Manchester City in second. United are firmly on course to secure Champions League football. Even better is that fifth place will be enough to get into the prestigious competition. A win over Leeds would go a long way in shutting out whatever doubts that may still be lingering about United’s bid to finish within the top four, and the club have been boosted by Farke’s update that Anton Stach, Joe Rodon and Daniel James will not be available for selection. United boost The Leeds boss told reporters, “Not the best news today, in general. Anton Stach will definitely miss the game on Monday, [with an] ankle injury after the cup game.” “Also, Joe Rodon will miss the game, also an ankle injury for him.” Farke added, “Daniel James [will] also miss the game. So he had, sadly, an adductor strain just in the session before the cup game and won’t be available.” Jaka Bijol, Noah Okafor and Gabi Gudmundsson are doubts for the game but there is a chance they could return on time. “All three of them are doubts. So if you would play the game already tomorrow, then all three wouldn’t be available.” “We have a bit more time and I am hopeful that I have all three of them also ready.” United vs. Leeds kicks off at 20:00 GMT. Featured image Matt McNulty via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Derick Kinoti Derick Kinoti is a football writer at The Peoples Person who has covered Manchester United and the Premier League extensively for years. His work blends sharp analysis, tactical insight, and engaging storytelling that resonates with fans around the world. Derick has gained valuable experience in football journalism, developing strong expertise in SEO writing, digital content creation, and social media engagement. A tech enthusiast with a Computer Science degree from the University of Nairobi, he ultimately swapped code for football commentary, bringing an analytical, detail-oriented approach to his writing. Derick is convinced Wayne Rooney is the true GOAT and won’t hear otherwise!