Daniel James has been handed his first Premier League start of the season for Leeds United's trip to Bournemouth. Manager Daniel Farke confirmed the winger's inclusion in a lineup that shows three changes from the side that drew at Sunderland.

"Daniel Farke has confirmed his Leeds United team to face Bournemouth with Daniel James handed a first Premier League start of the season," the manager said. James Trafford keeps his place in goal after a clean sheet last time out, his third of the campaign. Nico Elvedi returns to the heart of defence alongside Tarik Muharemovic, with James Justin and Jayden Bogle operating as full-backs. Ethan Ampadu and Ao Tanaka form the midfield pair, while Dominic Calvert-Lewin leads the line with Harry Wilson in support.

Team news and absentees

Noah Okafor is absent from the squad entirely for the match at the Vitality Stadium. Anton Stach is fit enough for a place on the substitute bench, where he is joined by Sean Longstaff, Jean-Matteo Bahoya and Lukas Nmecha. Leeds sit 11th in the Premier League on 11 points after nine games, having scored nine and conceded eight. Their recent form shows three draws and two defeats from the last five outings. This sequence, which reads no wins, three draws and two losses, began with a goalless draw against Crystal Palace on 20 September and includes a 2-1 defeat at Arsenal on 10 October, a 1-1 home draw with Manchester United on 18 October, and the goalless draw at Sunderland on 25 October. The team is now ten points behind the league leaders, Manchester City.

Leeds face a Bournemouth side that won the last meeting between the clubs 2-0 on October 31, with goals from Francisco Evanilson and Amine Adli. The Cherries have won their last two games, including a 3-0 victory over Manchester United. M. Tavernier is their leading scorer with five goals. Leeds' defensive record, conceding only six goals all season, remains the second-best in the division. Dominic Calvert-Lewin is the club's top scorer this term with three goals in nine appearances. The next fixture for Farke's side is at home to Tottenham on Saturday 7 November, a match against a side currently sitting 8th in the table.

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