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Who will manage Leeds United against Manchester United this week?

JESSE MARSCH has been sacked as Leeds United manager after less than a year in charge.

The American, 49, has been let go of as the boss at Elland Road, but someone still needs to put names on the teamsheet when they face Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Michael Skubala is taking charge of Leeds United's first team for their trip to Old Trafford after bossing the under-21s
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Michael Skubala is taking charge of Leeds United's first team for their trip to Old Trafford after bossing the under-21sCredit: Rex
Chris Armas was a coach for Manchester United under Ralf Rangnick
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Chris Armas was a coach for Manchester United under Ralf RangnickCredit: PA

Leeds are just one place above the relegation zone, level on points with 18th-placed Everton, who have just hired Sean Dyche.

Rene Marci, Cameron Toshack and Pierre Barrieu have also left along with Marsch.

Carlos Corberan is the favourite to take over in a full-time role.

The famous 'War of the Roses' is one of the most historic and colourful fixtures in English football.

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Here is how Leeds' dugout will look on Wednesday.

Who will manage Leeds against Manchester United?

Michael Skubala is in charge of the men in white at Old Trafford.

The former England Under-18s manager has been coaching the Leeds Under-21 set-up.

Paco Gallardo and former Manchester United assistant Chris Armas will be alongside Skubala.

Armas was an Old Trafford coach under interim boss Ralf Rangnick last season.

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