Leeds fans in complete agreement on Crystal Palace visit and lower European spots take | OneFootball

Leeds United’s fan jury are unanimously backing a home win when Crystal Palace visit Elland Road on Sunday, with some now talking about a tilt at the lower European spots after an unbeaten league start.

According to yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk, the panel note Palace’s shaky opening, three defeats in four, and contrast it with a stronger Leeds squad and a developing right-side dynamic creating overlaps and space. Ao Tanaka looks settled, giving Daniel Farke further selection and shape options.

Monday’s 4-1 demolition of Newcastle followed the Carabao Cup exit at Chelsea, and has raised expectations, though warnings about complacency remain. Another points haul could offer a cushion before a tricky October.

The jury say Leeds remain without Joe Rodon and Mateo Joseph, with Ilia Gruev a doubt, leaving Anton Stach and Dominic Calvert-Lewin to lead the line. Calvert-Lewin impressed against Newcastle and there is talk of an England recall.

Palace have one league win, 3-2 at Fulham, and defeats of 0-2 at Everton, 1-4 at home to Manchester City and 2-3 against Ipswich after an early red card for Axel Disasi.

Absences include the suspended Disasi, plus Jean-Phillipe Mateta, Dean Henderson and Ismaila Sarr, with Eddie Nketiah a doubt. They also have Carabao Cup and Europa League duties, hosting Lech Poznan this week, and are managed by Pierre Sage.

All five panellists tip Leeds, most opting for 2-0 or 3-1. Beating Palace is widely seen as the next step to keep momentum.

Source: yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

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