03 December 2021, 16:23 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
The Premier League fixture, Leeds United vs. Brentford FC, kicks off at 15:00 (GMT+1) on Sunday, December 5, at Elland Road. Referee David Coote will have the assistants, Nick Hopton and James Mainwaring, at both ends of the field, while the fourth official, Michael Sailsbury, will be in communication from the sidelines. Lee Mason will be the VAR.
Preview Leeds United Premier League, Dec 5, 2021
Preview The Peacocks are back for more Premier League action following Tuesday’s 1-0 win over Crystal Palace on home soil. Leeds were fortunate to avoid a penalty, which could have swung the tide in Crystal Palace's favor, minutes into the game. With the controversial moment gone by, both sides came close to finding the back of the net but lacked the final quality. They were looking set to share the spoils until a handball in the box gave Leeds the opportunity to grab the late winner. Raphinha (90’+4) stepped up with a Jorginho-styled penalty to see Leeds claim all three points in stoppage time. It was a victory that was very necessary, Marcelo Bielsa said in his post-match press conference. In the campaign so far, we have picked up few points. The team fought the whole game. That's true. It's necessary. Either way, our team usually gives everything in every game. He added. Having returned to winning ways after three games without a victory, WDLDW, the Peacocks moved from 17th to 16th place. Leeds have 15 points from 3W, 6D, and 5L. On Sunday, a 4—1—4—1 formation, with Tyler Roberts in attack, is expected from Marcelo Bielsa for this game against Brentford. Patrick Bamford remains doubtful, along with Luke Ayling, for the weekend's game.
Preview Brentford Premier League, Dec 5, 2021
Preview Brentford picked up a 2-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur earlier in the week at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. An own goal from Sergi Canos (12' O.G.) and a goal from Heung-min Son (65') were enough to decide the outcome of the clash. The Bees remain in 12th place, having failed to pick up a point. Brentford have 16 points from 4W, 4D, and 6L, while having the Premier League form: LLDWL. A win appears to be possible on paper for Thomas Frank against this inconsistent Leeds side. A brief look into the history books shows the Bees have not conceded more than once in any of their 14 league encounters against the Peacocks in the 21st century (9 in total). - Last doing so in a 4-0 defeat in March 1954. On Sunday, Thomas Frank and the Bees could appear with the 3—5—2 formation once again, having Mbeumo and Ivan Toney in attack. Brentford could be without as many as six key players for this game against Leeds United, - with Zanka and David Raya included in the list.