Tottenham will transfer second within the Premier League if Thomas Frank’s facet win at Leeds United on Saturday.
Spurs, who’ve drawn their final two top-flight matches 1-1 at house to Wolves and 2-2 at Brighton & Hove Albion, recovered from 2-0 behind after 67 minutes to earn some extent at Bodo/Glimt within the Champions League on Tuesday.
Leeds are twelfth and unbeaten at house following their 2-2 draw final Saturday in opposition to Bournemouth, who equalised within the 93rd minute.
You’ll be able to observe 101GreatGoals.com’s dwell textual content updates from Leeds vs Tottenham within the Premier League right here. Learn on for full crew information and particulars on methods to watch the motion.
Leeds lineup vs Tottenham
Wingers Dan James (ankle) and Willy Gnonto (calf) are unavailable for Leeds, as is goalkeeper Lucas Perri, who has returned to coaching following a quad harm, and striker Harry Grey with a hip downside.
Supervisor Daniel Farke described Frank’s groups as “at all times well-structured, well-managed and coached”.
“For that, you must be spot on in what you’re doing,” added the German. “They play and press with depth.
“They at all times threaten with many runs in behind. After they rotate, they nonetheless have discovered a approach in [recent] video games to dig in and grind out a end result. That is the mentality Thomas convey into his groups.
“They’re at all times fairly efficient and discover pragmatic options to grind out outcomes. We have now to remember that if you’re on high in opposition to his facet, they’ll come again and ship.”
Leeds United beginning XI: Karl Darlow, Jayden Bogle, Joe Rodon, Pascal Struijk, Gabriel Gudmundsson, Sean Longstaff, Ethan Ampadu, Anton Stach, Brenden Aaronson, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Noah Okafor
Leeds substitutes: Illan Meslier, Joel Piroe, Lukas Nmecha, Jaka Bijol, Jack Harrison, Ao Tanaka, Sebastiaan Bornauw, James Justin, Ilia Gruev
Spurs lineup vs Leeds United
Tottenham captain Cristian Romero returns in defence after lacking the journey to Norway as a precaution.
Strikers Dominic Solanke (ankle) and Randal Kolo Muani (hamstring) are out with short-term accidents, whereas playmaker James Maddison has a long-term knee downside.
Winger Dejan Kulusevski and defender Radu Dragusin shall be again sooner from knee accidents, and midfielder Yves Bissouma and centre-back Kota Takai are closing in on comebacks.
“Leeds have finished very effectively since they obtained promoted,” mentioned Frank. “I’ve massive respect for Daniel. I’ve identified him for a few years; he’s colleague and pal within the recreation.
“We battled in opposition to one another fairly a number of instances within the Championship and within the Premier League. I’m so completely satisfied that he’s doing effectively and that they obtained begin.
“I at all times admire Elland Highway as among the best stadiums to go to, as a result of the ambiance is incredible. It’s a recreation we’re wanting ahead to.
“They defend extraordinarily effectively. They offer little or no away in open play. We have to actually concentrate on that and actually know that it is a recreation that may be 90 minutes backwards and forwards.
“There are small setbacks that you must overcome, however we’re prepared for it.”
Tottenham beginning XI: Guglielmo Vicario, Pedro Porro, Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Future Udogie, Mohammed Kudus, Joao Palhinha, Xavi Simons, Rodrigo Bentancur, Wilson Odobert, Mathys Tel
Spurs substitutes: Antonin Kinsky, Kevin Danso, Richarlison, Archie Grey, Lucas Bergvall, Brennan Johnson, Djed Spence, Pape Matar Sarr, Ben Davies
Methods to watch Leeds vs Spurs: TV channel, dwell on-line stream
Kick-off on Saturday is at 12:30 BST (07:30 ET / 04:30 PT), with the match being proven dwell within the UK on TNT Sports activities 1 and TNT Sports activities Final.
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Premier League fixtures this weekend
Matches begin at 14:00 BST / 09:00 ET / 06:00 PT except said in any other case.
Friday, October 3
Bournemouth 3-1 Fulham
Saturday, October 4
Leeds United vs Tottenham (12:30)
Arsenal vs West Ham (15:00)
Manchester United vs Sunderland (15:00)
Chelsea vs Liverpool (17:30)
Sunday, October 5
Aston Villa vs Burnley
Everton vs Crystal Palace
Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest
Wolves vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Brentford vs Manchester Metropolis (16:30)