Leeds United host Brentford in a Premier League clash on Sunday afternoon with both clubs looking to protect 100 per cent records. The 2pm kick-off at Elland Road sees the Whites return to home action after a pair of opening away wins.
Leeds sit seventh in the Premier League with four points from two games, a record of one win and one draw. Their goal difference stands at +1, having scored twice and conceded once, which leaves them just two points behind early leaders Manchester City.
Leeds made a strong start with victories in both of their opening matches away at Nottingham Forest. The most recent league outing was sealed by a late Anton Stach free-kick. They also progressed in the EFL Cup with a 2-0 win over Forest, where Daniel James opened the scoring before a combination involving Lukas Nmecha and James Justin secured the second. The new campaign has seen several players make their Premier League debuts for the club, including James Trafford, Tarik Muharemović, Harry Wilson, and Nico Elvedi.
Ilia Gruev is back in team training and could be in contention for Sunday's match. Willy Gnonto and Gabriel Gudmundsson have also returned to the training pitch, though their availability for the Brentford game remains uncertain. Goalkeeper Michael Zetterer will not be an option after his move was completed following Friday's Premier League registration deadline. The club's current injury situation, which also includes Joe Rodon and Mateo Joseph, is tracked on our injuries page.
Brentford arrive in Yorkshire in equally confident form. They opened their Premier League season with an impressive 3-0 home win over Tottenham Hotspur. Thomas Frank's side also enjoyed a comprehensive 6-1 victory against Birmingham City in the EFL Cup, with Igor Thiago among the goalscorers. Last season's two meetings between these sides both ended in draws, including a 1-1 stalemate in London where Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored with a header for Leeds.
Defender Jaka Bijol believes the home crowd will be a significant factor. "They have had two really good results already," Bijol said of Brentford. "I think it is always really hard to play against Brentford." The atmosphere is expected to be electric for the club's first home league game of the new campaign.
The result will shape Leeds United's early position in the standings. A win could see them close the gap at the top or even move into the upper reaches of the table. Following this fixture, the focus shifts to a visit to the Amex Stadium to face Brighton, who currently sit eighth. Maintaining momentum through this early phase will be important for the squad's confidence and league ambitions.
