Match preview
Leeds are back at Elland Road, and Crystal Palace are about to walk into one of English football’s least relaxing away days. After a long wait to return to the Premier League, Leeds have already shown they are not interested in simply making up the numbers. Palace, meanwhile, will know exactly what is coming: noise, pressure and a home crowd that expects a fight. The game kicks off at 3pm on Saturday 19 September
Recent form
Leeds have started life back in the big time with plenty of bite, winning at Nottingham Forest before adding another victory over Forest in the Carabao Cup. Palace have had a bumpier beginning, losing their opening league game to Everton. So while Leeds arrive with tails up, Palace have something to prove.
Head-to-head
Palace probably won’t need reminding what happened the last time they visited Elland Road. Leeds absolutely tore into them in December, winning 4-1, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin scoring twice. The most recent meeting finished 0-0 at Selhurst Park, so perhaps this one could go either way. Overall, the recent head-to-head record is remarkably even, with three wins apiece and two draws across the last eight meetings.
Why fans are watching
Elland Road versus the Eagles. Leeds versus Palace. Welcome to the sort of Saturday afternoon where nobody gets a quiet 90 minutes. Leeds will want another statement in front of their home crowd, while Palace will be desperate to avoid another Elland Road hiding. And with Who2Win, there is no need to pretend you are being objective: who does the world WANT to win?
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