Man Utd midfielder Fred understands Leeds rivalry | OneFootball

Manchester United midfielder Fred says he understands the club's history with Leeds United.

The Whites last beat the Red Devils at Elland Road back in 2002 and Fred is fully aware of the anticipation leading up to the game.

"Definitely, it's an English football Clasico," he told the club's official website. "We get a feel for this anticipation from social media.

"The fans are excited about this game, as are we of course. We haven't had a midweek game this week, so the anticipation for the next game increases and it's a derby game against a massive rival.

"It'll be a really tough game but we'll be preparing well for it this week."

He added: "They're very difficult opponents playing with such high intensity, they're very strong and always looking to attack.

“We're prepared for this, we know how they play and we'll aim to be at our very best to get the win."