Bryan Power

THE PLAY: Leeds United 0.0 (-140)

3% Leeds United PK (9:00 AM ET): Manchester United is an absolute disaster right now. I will look to fade them again Sunday in the English Premier League for all the same reasons I did Tuesday in the Champions League. That 2-0 loss at Atletico Madrid saw the Red Devils concede in the opening minute and when Leny Yoro was sent off in the 74th minute, that was all she wrote. The loss extends Man U’s winless run - in all competitions - to five straight. Here in the EPL, they’ve picked up just one win in six tries. It’s their worst start EVER to a Premier League season as they are currently 13th in the table.

Meanwhile, Leeds United is off to a very promising start to the campaign. The Whites came into last week’s fixture with Arsenal still unbeaten in EPL action. They did suffer their first loss, 2-1, but considering the opponent and a brief 1-0 lead after James Justin found the back of the net in the 55th minute, there’s no reason to hang their head. Daniel Farke’s side conceded twice in an eight minute span, a tough turn of events, but Leeds still remain 7th in the table and just four points off the top four. While I’d be surprised if they end up finishing in the European places, Leeds are clearly in better form at the moment, relative to Manchester United.

Therefore, the fact that Leeds come in as a slight favorite for Sunday’s match shouldn’t be a surprise. They’re unbeaten in their last eight matches at Elland Road, including five wins and five clean sheets. The fact we can play Leeds “Draw No Bet” feels like a nice luxury. (In case of a draw, our bet will push, not lose). Again, as I wrote Tuesday, Manchester United’s only two wins this season have been against Sabah (1st time Champions League club) and newly promoted Ipswich Town. Twice they’ve failed to win when up a man (Man City, Spurs). Leeds are home and better rested. Expect them to pick up all three points. 3% Leeds United PK (Play to -160)