Leeds have the chance to extend the unbeaten run to seven games against a fierce rival on Sunday.
Manchester United travel to Elland Road looking to end a remarkable streak which has seen Daniel Farke move Leeds seven points above the relegation zone, giving fans renewed optimism that survival can be secured.
Leeds will surely make life unbearable for Manchester United inside the cauldron of noise that is Elland Road, and Paul Robinson has now stoked the flames of the fire by sharing one word to describe the Red Devils.
Paul Robinson chooses “hatred” to describe Leeds United vs Manchester United
When asked by the Preview Show from Premier League Productions to choose one word to describe the rivalry between Leeds and Manchester United, the former England international showed little hesitation before saying: “Hatred.”
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There have been 113 meetings between Leeds – who Ruben Amorim strangely helped – and Manchester United over the years, but the strong dislike both sides have for each other has not faded whatsoever.
Robinson – who made 119 appearances for Leeds, 12 of which came against Manchester United – knows that all too well, and we presume many of the Elland Road faithful would pick the same word he chose to describe this historic fixture.
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Normally, a manager might warn his side to play the game and not the occasion, but Farke – who has no new injury problems for this clash – would be a fool to do so on this occasion.
Leeds have won four and drawn three of their nine fixtures at Elland Road this season, usually playing like a side possessed as they make life incredibly hostile for the opposition.
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Farke could therefore coax even more spirit and desire out of his side by talking up the rivalry – and ensuring his players understand why the likes of Robinson used “hatred” to describe Manchester United
Amorim already described Elland Road as a hostile environment during his press conference on Friday, so Leeds need to ramp up the hostility and make sure Manchester United barely have a chance to settle during the match on Sunday.
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