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Daniel Murphy

'He's back!' - Manchester United fans delighted by unexpected return vs Leeds

Manchester United fans are delighted to see Diogo Dalot back in the starting XI for the match against Leeds United.

United will be hoping to continue their fine form as they face fierce rivals Leeds in the first of a spicy double-header this week. Erik ten Hag's side have the chance to overtake Manchester City in the table before the Blues next take to the field but they will have to win both matches to do so.

The task hasn't been made easy as United will be without several key players for the match. Christian Eriksen was already sidelined for three months but Anthony Martial, Scott McTominay and Antony have joined him on the injury list. Casemiro is also unavailable as the Brazilian begins his three-match suspension following his red card against Crystal Palace.

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Aaron Wan-Bissaka is also not included in the squad due to illness and as a result Dalot has come back into the team for his first start since November. The right-back has struggled with a hamstring injury since the World Cup but is now fit enough to be named in the side.

A full debut for Marcel Sabitzer and a start for Alejandro Garnacho has excited fans as well, but seeing Dalot finally back seems to have pleased those on social media the most, even if some are gutted Wan-Bissaka can't play after his promising form in recent weeks.

United starting XI vs Leeds: De Gea; Dalot, Varane, Martinez, Shaw; Sabitzer, Fred; Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford; Weghorst.

Substitutes: Heaton, Lindelof, Maguire, Malacia, Sancho, Pellistri, Elanga, Iqbal, Mainoo.

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