{"id":26300,"date":"2026-04-12T21:42:45","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T21:42:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/echo-test\/demo76e71539\/2026\/04\/12\/gruev-and-aaronson-to-start-3-5-1-1-leeds-united-predicted-lineup-vs-manchester-united\/"},"modified":"2026-04-12T21:42:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T21:42:45","slug":"gruev-and-aaronson-to-start-3-5-1-1-leeds-united-predicted-lineup-vs-manchester-united","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/echo-test\/demo76e71539\/2026\/04\/12\/gruev-and-aaronson-to-start-3-5-1-1-leeds-united-predicted-lineup-vs-manchester-united\/","title":{"rendered":"Gruev And Aaronson To Start | 3-5-1-1 Leeds United Predicted Lineup Vs Manchester United"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Leeds United will face off against Manchester United at Old Trafford this Monday night as they hope to secure a good result on the road in the Premier League. The Whites managed to earn a penalty shootout win over West Ham United in the FA Cup recently, so they would be full of confidence going into this game.<\/p>\n

Daniel Farke will opt for the 3-5-1-1 formation and is expected to make a couple of changes to his first team for this clash. Both Ilia Gruev and Brenden Aaronson could play from the start of this game.<\/p>\n

Defence<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Lucas Perri will operate in goal for the Whites after he conceded two goals in his last outing. Farke could name a back three of Pascal Struijk, Jaka Bijol and James Justin as they hope to keep a good shape on the defensive end of the field.<\/p>\n

Sebastiaan Bornauw will offer cover for the centre-back positions on the bench.<\/p>\n

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LEEDS, ENGLAND \u2013 MARCH 21: Jayden Bogle of Leeds United shoots during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Brentford at Elland Road on March 21, 2026 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Matt McNulty\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Midfield<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Ilia Gruev, Ethan Ampadu and Ao Tanaka will anchor the midfield for the West Yorkshire club as they look to win the 50-50 battles at the centre of the park.<\/p>\n

Gabriel Gudmundsson will try to catch the eye on the left flank, while Jayden Bogle hopes to give a good account of himself as the right-sided wide player. Both of them will have to perform their defensive duties well before trying to get to the byline on the counter.<\/p>\n

Brenden Aaronson will operate in the number ten position for Leeds United<\/a>. He has to find a way to carry most of the creative burden for the Whites in the final third.<\/p>\n

Sean Longstaff and Wilfried Gnonto will have to be content with a place on the bench as they wait for their chance to shine in the second 45 minutes if required.<\/p>\n

Attack<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Dominic Calvert-Lewin will spearhead Leeds\u2019 attack up top. He would be eager to find the back of the net after doing so from the penalty spot against West Ham earlier this month.<\/p>\n

Lukas Nmecha and Joel Piroe will make up the numbers on the bench and might come on to influence the game in the latter stages if the Whites are in need of a goal by then.<\/p>\n

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