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Jack Flintham

Ralf Rangnick sends Leeds warning ahead of Premier League clash at Elland Road

Ralf Rangnick has issued a warning to Leeds ahead of their clash with Manchester United on Sunday afternoon.

United make the short trip to Elland Road off the back of a 2-0 victory over Brighton in midweek.

Second-half goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes sealed the deal for United, and attention now turns to fierce rivals Leeds who have struggled for form this campaign.

Their 3-0 defeat at the hands of Everton last weekend did little to help their cause as they look to move away from the relegation zone and Rangnick has now sent a warning to Marcelo Bielsa's men ahead of the clash.

He said: "Well I’m prepared, yes, but it’s not so important if I’m prepared, it is more important that the players are.

"I’m sure they are.

"We have a high level of experience in the team, and it won’t be the first time that they have a sold-out stadium against a team where the supporters don’t like us that much."

Having discussed the atmosphere United will face on Sunday, Rangnick's attention turned to United's supporters and he was full of praise for their commitment to the club.

Speaking to the United website, he added: "I mean, I must say quite apart from Schalke at the time, but what I have experienced so far in England, it’s just amazing. It is absolutely fantastic.

"It is as though you play with a 12th or 13th player.

"Massive support from the supporters, this is still one of the biggest assets the club has. The passion and the way that the supporters really are behind our team and behind our club is a big advantage to us.

"We have to take out of the advantage the best that we can get, by showing them on the pitch that we are committed, that we are desperate to win the games, that we meet their expectations.

"I mean, what they really want to see on the pitch is our energy, our togetherness and this is what I said this is the only thing that we have to deliver every single day, no matter what competition.

"That they realise how much every player wants to win and get the best for their club."

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