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Danny Mills says Leeds United need to bounce back against 'disjointed' Manchester United

Former England defender Danny Mills believes that Leeds United have got a chance of beating a 'disjointed' Manchester United side at Elland Road on Sunday afternoon.

The Whites are looking to return to winning ways after picking up just a point from their last three matches, including a 3-0 defeat at Everton last time out.

It has been a difficult season for the Whites, who have struggled with injuries with Kalvin Phillips, Patrick Bamford and Liam Cooper all missing a number of matches.

However, Junior Firpo is expected to be back while Adam Forshaw could return to the starting XI which would be a huge boost to the Whites.

Meanwhile, the Red Devils will be looking to make it back-to-back Premier League victories after beating Brighton & Hove Albion on Tuesday, with Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes finding the net.

Despite that result, Mills believes United look 'disjointed' and has explained how Leeds could get a result.

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"Man United have got problems but they keep managing to get results," Mills told Football Insider.

"Leeds will be desperate to get a result against Man United at Elland Road, especially after the absolute drubbing on the opening day of the season.

"Without a doubt, Leeds have a chance of winning. Man United have some absolutely fantastic players in their squad, if they can pull it together and it all clicks then they can beat anybody on the planet.

"They are not clicking at the moment, that’s the problem. They are relying on individual players or a bit of luck to win games.

"Man United are very disjointed. Harry Maguire has had to come out on a public statement to say things are all ok.

"When you’re not playing well but still getting results then, of course, people are going to ask questions and there will be criticism thrown your way. That’s the pressure of playing at the top.

"Leeds need to bounce back after a very disappointing result and performance against Everton.

"All of a sudden, they’ve got Man United, Liverpool and Man City coming up, they are some huge games. If they’re not careful they can get dragged right back into it."

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