Leeds United welcome Tottenham Hotspur to Elland Road on Saturday aiming to halt a run of five Premier League games without a win. The fixture presents a significant challenge against a Spurs side sitting three places above them in ninth. Leeds currently sit 12th in the Premier League with 11 points from nine games, a record of two wins and five draws against two defeats, and find themselves 13 points behind the league leaders.
Team news and selection
Manager Daniel Farke has a near-full squad to choose from for the home encounter. The only confirmed absentee is long-term injury victim Stuart Dallas, who continues his rehabilitation from a serious leg fracture. Farke is expected to recall key forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin, the club's top scorer this season with three goals in nine appearances, after he was rested for the midweek Carabao Cup tie. The manager told reporters his side must be "more clinical in both boxes" to turn their recent draws into victories.
Leeds sit 12th in the league table with 11 points from nine matches, having scored nine goals and conceded eight for a goal difference of plus one. Their recent form reads LDDLD, with the last outing a 2-0 defeat at Bournemouth where goals from Evanilson and Adli sealed the result. That loss on Saturday 31 October was part of a winless run of five league games, which also included draws against Sunderland and Manchester United and a defeat to Arsenal. Their recent form over the last five matches stands at no wins, three draws and two losses.
The Tottenham challenge
Tottenham arrive in West Yorkshire following a mixed start to their own season. They have shown attacking flair but have been vulnerable defensively at times. The history between these sides at Elland Road is often fiercely contested, with Leeds looking to harness the home support. A positive result would provide a vital boost ahead of the final international break of the year.
Farke's men will need to be sharper in attack, having drawn blanks in two of their last three league games. The midfield battle, particularly, could be decisive in determining which side controls the tempo. The match, which is the next fixture for both sides, kicks off at 3pm GMT on Saturday, 7 November.
