Leeds United’s resilience and flaws after valiant Crystal Palace stalemate | OneFootball

Leeds left Selhurst Park with a point and real credit, their second half response under pressure worthy of praise, though clear areas still need attention.

According to Leeds Live, the game’s flashpoints were Gabriel Gudmundsson’s red card and Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s missed penalty. Daniel Farke voiced pride after a volatile first half stoppage time while accepting Leeds were not perfect.

Reorganised and resilient, Leeds saw it out. Karl Darlow secured his second clean sheet and the club’s fifth of the league campaign, their first since the 1-0 win over Fulham. It was only their second away shutout, achieved with 10 men for 45 minutes.

Late concessions have cost nine points after the 85th minute this season, but not here. The problem is cutting edge, with no league goals in three, their worst run since August and September. xG across those matches is 3.75, with Calvert-Lewin responsible for 1.77 after misses at Manchester City and from the spot on Sunday.

Set-piece threat has waned. Once leading the division, Leeds are now seventh, and since the 7 January loss to Newcastle they have scored from only two dead balls in nine, one being Luaks Nmecha’s penalty at Chelsea.

Selection was robust at Palace, with Luaks Nmecha joining Calvert-Lewin and Ilia Gruev omitted for more thrust, before Gruev’s half-time entry helped close out the draw. Replicate that first half chance creation against Brentford, add finish and keep 11 on, and a first win since 6 February could follow.

Source: Leeds Live