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George Bennett

Leeds United supporters' XI for Manchester United trip as Whites duo backed for first league starts

Leeds United supporters want caretaker manager Michael Skubala to hand first Premier League starts to January signings Weston McKennie and Georginio Rutter against Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Jesse Marsch named the pair on the bench in his final game, which ended in a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Sunday.

The American was relieved of his duties less than 24 hours later, and Skubala has stepped into the breach while Leeds search for a replacement.

Leeds supporters called for four changes from Marsch's line-up. Illan Meslier inevitably gets the nod between the sticks, while Robin Koch comes straight back in at the expense of club captain Liam Cooper after serving his one-match suspension.

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There is also a change at left-back with Pascal Struijk being replaced by Junior Firpo. Struijk started the season in relatively good form but has been less convincing since returning from the World Cup break. Luke Ayling, meanwhile, keeps his place at right-back.

Jack Harrison drops out for club recording signing Georginio Rutter, while the fourth and final change sees Marc Roca replaced by McKennie.

Luis Sinisterra retains his place in the starting XI despite struggling against Forest. He surprisingly plays on the left side of a midfield three alongside Adams and McKennie.

The front-three consists of Rutter and Wilfried Gnonto on the flanks, with Patrick Bamford spearheading the attack once again.

Leeds Fan XI (4-3-3): Meslier; Ayling, Koch, Wober, Firpo; Adams, McKennie, Sinisterra; Rutter, Bamford, Gnonto.

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