Leeds United return to Elland Road on Monday night looking to maintain their unbeaten start to the Premier League season when they face Newcastle United.
Both sides are level on five points from their opening three games, with neither having suffered defeat so far. Leeds United have conceded just twice, giving Daniel Farke’s side solid form heading into another crucial game.
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Daniel Farke is expected to stick with the 3-4-2-1 system he has used throughout the previous Premier League campaign. With Joe Rodon facing a lengthy spell out, Nico Elvedi is set to feature in the back three.
Noah Okafor and Anton Stach are likely to operate behind Dominic Calvert-Lewin, while the latter, Stach and Jayden Bogle have already found the net this season.
Leeds United will also be hoping to make home advantage count. Their last two meetings with Newcastle at Elland Road ended in draws, while the most recent clash between the sides saw Newcastle win 4-3 at St James’ Park in January.
Newcastle United arrive with their own injury concerns. Joelinton, Dan Burn and William Osula are unavailable, while Ewen Jaouen is a doubt. Anthony Elanga, Yoane Wissa and Harvey Barnes provide the main attacking threat for Matthias Jaissle’s side.
With just five points separating the teams, Monday’s meeting should offer a good measure of where both are heading after the opening weeks of the campaign.
