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The Premier League fixture, Leeds United vs. Leicester City, kicks off at 15:00 (GMT+1) on Sunday, November 7, at Elland Road. Referee Darren England will have Gary Beswick and Dan Robathan as assistants, while the fourth official, Robert Jones, will be on the sidelines. Peter Bankes will be the VAR.
Preview Leeds United Premier League, Nov 7, 2021
Preview Leeds United picked up a 2-1 win over Norwich City last weekend at Carrow Road. Norwich's Andrew Omobamidele (58’) restored the home side on level terms two minutes after Raphinha (56’) struck for Leeds. But Rodrigo (60’) would have the final say, at the hour mark. With the earlier struggles, Bielsa has picked up seven points in his last five games: LWLDW, and his side remains in 17th place, with a total of 10 points after 2W, 4D, & 4L. Leeds have a goal ratio of 1 goal per game so far this season, having scored 10 goals in as many Premier League appearances. However, they have conceded an unimpressive haul of 17 goals (1.7 goals per 90), and thus have a goal difference of -7. Marcelo Bielsa appeared with the unconventional 3—3—3—1 formation against the Canaries last weekend and could be doing the same on Sunday, leaving Jack Harrison at the top of the pattern. Leeds striker Patrick Bamford has been unavailable for selection since September 17, following an ankle injury, and Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa is unsure when the 28-year-old will return. It's not a simple injury, said Bielsa. When he will be available to play, can't be given exactly, he added. In other related news, 49ers Enterprises increased their minority stake in the club to 44%. A statement from the CEO, Angus Kinnear, reads in part: we are delighted to see Aser Ventures strengthen their partnership with 49ers Enterprises, who have clearly been impressed by the quality of the project.
Preview Leicester City Premier League, Nov 7, 2021
Preview Across the other side, Leicester City will return to Premier League action after a 1-1 draw against Spartak Moscow in the Europa League on Thursday. Last weekend, the Foxes picked up a 2-0 defeat to Arsenal and slipped three places down the Premier League table from 9th place to 11th place. Left with 14 points after 4W, 2D, & 4L, Leicester City aims for a quick return to winning ways on Sunday, after their first defeat in five games: DDWWL. The Foxes are doing well in the final third, having bagged a haul of 15 goals after ten Premier League games. An average of 1.5 goals scored per game. However, they have conceded 17 goals (an average of 1.7 goals-per-match) over the length of the current season, and hence, have a goal difference of -2. Brendan Rodgers could emerge with the 3—4—1—2 formation against Leeds on Sunday, leaving Jamie Vardy and Kelechi Iheanacho in attack.