Victor Lindelof battling through pain barrier to help Manchester United

The Swedish centre-back is expected to line up against Leeds this afternoon

Victor Lindelof has been playing through the pain barrier. Picture: Clive Brunskill/PA

Victor Lindelof has revealed he is playing through the pain barrier in a bid to help Manchester United launch a title challenge.

Lindelof has started the last nine Premier League matches for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men despite suffering from a persistent back injury.