Old Trafford is one of the most imposing grounds in the history of the Premier League, and although Manchester United are not currently living up to their status as an English giant, a trip to face the Red Devils is never a pleasant prospect.
Leeds United visit the iconic stadium to face Manchester United on matchday 32 of the Premier League, undoubtedly one of the toughest away fixtures they could face as they battle for survival, sitting just three points above the relegation zone with a game in hand.
The Elland Road side have the worst current run of form of any Premier League team when visiting the Red Devils’ home ground.
A trip to Manchester is synonymous with defeat for the Whites, who have never managed to take all three points at Old Trafford in the Premier League era.
It has been more than 45 years since Leeds last claimed victory at Manchester United, when they secured a win on 27th February 1981 thanks to a late goal from Brian Flynn.
Since then, every trip to Manchester has been like a visit to the dentist for the Elland Road side, who have gone 18 consecutive league visits without a win since that February 1981.
Daniel Farke’s side will have to defy the odds on Monday night to secure a win that could prove crucial in avoiding relegation to the Championship.
10-game winless streak
It’s not that Old Trafford is a curse for Leeds, but rather that Manchester United are one of the Peacocks’ bogey teams. The Whites haven’t managed to secure a domestic victory against the Manchester side since 2002.
In September of the 2002/03 season, the Peacocks managed to beat United at home with a second-half goal from Harry Kewell, savouring a victory they have failed to replicate in their last 10 domestic matches.
The Elland Road outfit have suffered six defeats and been held to four draws in their last 10 direct encounters against Manchester United in the Premier League, so a victory at Old Trafford would put an end to their curse at the Theatre of Dreams and their dismal run of 10 games without a win against the Mancunians.
Premier League away wins at Old Trafford (since 1992/93)
Leeds United: 0 wins in 15 matches (0%)
Brentford: 0 wins in 4 matches (0%)
Sunderland: 1 win in 17 (5.88%)
Aston Villa: 2 wins in 31 (6.45%)
Newcastle United: 2 wins in 31 (6.45%)
Everton: 3 wins in 34 (8.82%)
Burnley: 1 win in 10 (10%)
West Ham United: 3 wins in 30 (10%)
Fulham: 2 wins in 19 (10.53%)
Tottenham Hotspur: 5 wins in 34 (14.71%)
Wolverhampton Wanderers: 2 wins in 12 (16.67%)
Arsenal: 6 wins in 34 (17.65%)
Chelsea: 6 wins in 34 (17.65%)
AFC Bournemouth: 2 wins in 9 (22.22%)
Crystal Palace: 4 wins in 17 (23.53%)
Liverpool: 8 wins in 33 (24.24%)
Nottingham Forest: 2 wins in 8 (25%)
Manchester City: 9 wins in 29 (31.03%)
Brighton & Hove Albion: 3 wins in 9 (33.33%)