Nat
Strawberry Arena
(Stockholm)
(Stockholm)
Overview
After friendly defeats to "them" in 2019 and 2023, this
represented a respectable outcome for Scandinavian fans of the
Yorkshire United.
Tactics •27m Following a drinks break, Diallo and Collyer swapped positions (Manchester) •46m Gruev to DM, Longstaff on at LM (Leeds) •77m Shift to 4-2-3-1 with Piroe to CAM, Gray on at CF (Leeds)
Captains •Captains in the second half were Maguire and then Dalot for Manchester and Struijk for Leeds
Trivia •Crew wore a shirt with non-standard name and numbering suggesting it was prepared at short notice (Leeds)
Tactics •27m Following a drinks break, Diallo and Collyer swapped positions (Manchester) •46m Gruev to DM, Longstaff on at LM (Leeds) •77m Shift to 4-2-3-1 with Piroe to CAM, Gray on at CF (Leeds)
Captains •Captains in the second half were Maguire and then Dalot for Manchester and Struijk for Leeds
Trivia •Crew wore a shirt with non-standard name and numbering suggesting it was prepared at short notice (Leeds)
-Piroe 25, 40p Gnonto
76
Nmecha 91
Arweiler 119
Nmecha 91
Arweiler 119
•●Piroe
40
Overview
As in 2024, German police would not sanction fans at Leeds'
pre-season training games and no details of fixtures could be
revealed until after the final whistle. This meeting with
third-tier opponents was played out over two hours. Each half
was itself split by a drinks break and the stadium scoreboard
clock was reset to 30:00 on the resumptions. By contrast LUTV
left their timer running which may explain any apparent
inconsistencies over match event timings. There were two
interesting, but correct, refereeing decisions. The first was
the initially perplexing penalty award for Leeds when Ens bent
down to place the ball after his keeper tapped it to him,
thinking it was a goal-kick. Then just before half-time, Alex
Cairns was penalised for not releasing the ball within eight
seconds which now results in a corner to the opposing side.
Tactics •91m Tanaka to DM, Chadwick on at CAM (Leeds)
Captains •Stark was captain for Verl when they changed their entire team for the final quarter •Ampadu, naturally, was captain for Leeds in the second-half
Tactics •91m Tanaka to DM, Chadwick on at CAM (Leeds)
Captains •Stark was captain for Verl when they changed their entire team for the final quarter •Ampadu, naturally, was captain for Leeds in the second-half
-Piroe 30 Gnonto 55
Nmecha 79
Grimaldi 74 Baur 89
Nmecha 79
Grimaldi 74 Baur 89
Overview
Leeds stepped up their preparations for the Premier League
season with a good workout against 2. Bundesliga opposition, who
included Daniel Farke's son (Luis Engelns) in their midfield.
Tactics •46m Bijol to RCB, Struijk on at LCB (Leeds) •60m Subtle shift to 4-2-3-1 with Aaronson more advanced in the new midfield trio (Leeds) •71m Shift to 4-4-2 with Curda to RB, Scheller slight change to LCB, Obermair to LB, Wörner on at RM, Baur on at LM, Bilbija operating mainly on the left of a front two with the oncoming Grimaldi (Paderborn) •76m Return to 4-3-3 with Byram to RB, Harrison to LB, Aaronson to RW, Crew on at RM (Leeds)
Captains •Struijk took over as captain when Ampadu was subbed (Leeds)
Tactics •46m Bijol to RCB, Struijk on at LCB (Leeds) •60m Subtle shift to 4-2-3-1 with Aaronson more advanced in the new midfield trio (Leeds) •71m Shift to 4-4-2 with Curda to RB, Scheller slight change to LCB, Obermair to LB, Wörner on at RM, Baur on at LM, Bilbija operating mainly on the left of a front two with the oncoming Grimaldi (Paderborn) •76m Return to 4-3-3 with Byram to RB, Harrison to LB, Aaronson to RW, Crew on at RM (Leeds)
Captains •Struijk took over as captain when Ampadu was subbed (Leeds)
-Piroe 67
Eyong 62
Eyong 62
Overview
A sell-out crowd went home reasonably content that defeat was
averted by Piroe's poaching but the paucity of chances created,
raised concerns over the lack of attacking signings to date.
Tactics •46m Stach to RM, Gruev on at LM (Leeds) •74m Pedraza on at LB, Moleiro to LM, Cabanes on as a CF (Villarreal)
Captains •Parejo took the armband when Moreno went off (Villarreal)
Tactics •46m Stach to RM, Gruev on at LM (Leeds) •74m Pedraza on at LB, Moleiro to LM, Cabanes on as a CF (Villarreal)
Captains •Parejo took the armband when Moreno went off (Villarreal)
Nat
Aviva Stadium
(Dublin)
(Dublin)
-Stach 67
Giménez 31
Giménez 31
Overview
Although Milan had the better of the first half and led at the
break, a more front-footed approach from Leeds thereafter bore
fruit when Stach's cross-shot found the net. The goal was met
with raucous delight by United's large Irish support base, who
had helped turn the Aviva Stadium into a sea of yellow, white
and blue. With Lucas Perri making his debut and Illan Meslier
left at home, it appeared the French keeper's time at Elland
Road was drawing to a close after six years.
Tactics •46m Magni to RWB, Coubiș on at RCB (Milan) •61m Okafor to CF, Sia on at LW (Milan) •89m Longstaff to LM, Aaronson to RM, Gray on at RW (Leeds)
Captains •Struijk and then Rodon assumed the captaincy when the position was rendered vacant by substitutions (Leeds)
Tactics •46m Magni to RWB, Coubiș on at RCB (Milan) •61m Okafor to CF, Sia on at LW (Milan) •89m Longstaff to LM, Aaronson to RM, Gray on at RW (Leeds)
Captains •Struijk and then Rodon assumed the captaincy when the position was rendered vacant by substitutions (Leeds)
-Nmecha 84p
•●Nmecha
84
Overview
Though it was a game of few clear chances and the handball
decision against Everton skipper Tarkowski split opinion, few
could contest it was a deserved three points for Leeds on their
Premier League return. It was also their fifth win in a row when
playing on a Monday.
Tactics •71m Dewsbury-Hall to DM (but more attacking than Iroegbunam had been), Alcaraz to CAM, Ndiaye to RW, Grealish on at LW (Everton) •78m Aaronson to RW, Harrison on at LW (Leeds)
Captains •Struijk took over when Ampadu went off (Leeds)
Tactics •71m Dewsbury-Hall to DM (but more attacking than Iroegbunam had been), Alcaraz to CAM, Ndiaye to RW, Grealish on at LW (Everton) •78m Aaronson to RW, Harrison on at LW (Leeds)
Captains •Struijk took over when Ampadu went off (Leeds)
-Timber
34, 56 Saka 45+1
Gyökeres 48, 90+5p
Gyökeres 48, 90+5p
•●Gyökeres
90+5
Overview
Though the first half hour was negotiated without concession and
a Struijk header could even have given them the lead, ultimately
Leeds were as outclassed as they might have feared.
Tactics •Although nominally the two teams matched up with 4-3-3 formations, Arsenal employed Calafiori (and later Lewis-Skelly) as an inverted full-back stepping into central midfield to create a 3-2-2-3 in possession •Forced into a largely rearguard action, Leeds became 4-1-4-1 with James and Gnonto dropping back to support their full-backs •53m Madueke to RW, Trossard on at LW (Arsenal)
Captains •The armband seemed to be cursed with injuries sustained by both Ødegaard (shoulder) and Saka (hamstring) meaning Gabriel became the third player to wear it (Arsenal)
Tactics •Although nominally the two teams matched up with 4-3-3 formations, Arsenal employed Calafiori (and later Lewis-Skelly) as an inverted full-back stepping into central midfield to create a 3-2-2-3 in possession •Forced into a largely rearguard action, Leeds became 4-1-4-1 with James and Gnonto dropping back to support their full-backs •53m Madueke to RW, Trossard on at LW (Arsenal)
Captains •The armband seemed to be cursed with injuries sustained by both Ødegaard (shoulder) and Saka (hamstring) meaning Gabriel became the third player to wear it (Arsenal)
-2nd
Round
LOST ON PENS 0-3
Bogle 81
Darlow 63og
LOST ON PENS 0-3
Bogle 81
Darlow 63og
Overview
A surreal evening at Hillsborough with two stands empty due to a
boycott in protest at Owls' owner Dejphon Chansiri. With the
home side also including nine Under 21 players in their starting
line-up, it ought to have been a routine assignment for the
experienced professionals in Farke's admittedly much-changed
team. Unfortunately they treated it like a training exercise,
dominating possession but showing very little urgency until
falling behind following a goalkeeping blunder. Bogle forced
home an equaliser but a number of chances for a winner were
passed up so there was an air of inevitability about the
shoot-out outcome, if not that it would be concluded in just six
kicks.
Tactics •84m Gnonto to LW, James on at RW (Leeds)
Captains •Ugbo took the armband from Lowe when replacing him and wore it until the final whistle but Bannan participated in the formalities before the penalties (Sheffield Wednesday) •Piroe took over when Byram was substituted (Leeds)
Tactics •84m Gnonto to LW, James on at RW (Leeds)
Captains •Ugbo took the armband from Lowe when replacing him and wore it until the final whistle but Bannan participated in the formalities before the penalties (Sheffield Wednesday) •Piroe took over when Byram was substituted (Leeds)
Overview
After two disappointing performances, this was an encouraging
point against technically superior opponents. With precious few
chances, the entertainment came from some intriguing duels -
notably between Botman and Nmecha as Leeds were often quite
direct in their approach.
Tactics •46m Guimarães to LM, Miley on at RM (Newcastle) •62m Livramento to RWB, Hall on at LWB (Newcastle) •68m Shift to 4-3-3 with Elanga slight change to RW, Barnes on at LW (Newcastle)
Trivia •Aaronson should have been the first sub on but was receiving tactical instructions as James came to the touchline so Harrison went on ahead of him (Leeds) •The fourth official's board displayed the number "23" rather than "24" when James Justin came on for his debut (Leeds)
Tactics •46m Guimarães to LM, Miley on at RM (Newcastle) •62m Livramento to RWB, Hall on at LWB (Newcastle) •68m Shift to 4-3-3 with Elanga slight change to RW, Barnes on at LW (Newcastle)
Trivia •Aaronson should have been the first sub on but was receiving tactical instructions as James came to the touchline so Harrison went on ahead of him (Leeds) •The fourth official's board displayed the number "23" rather than "24" when James Justin came on for his debut (Leeds)
-Gudmundsson
90+4og
Overview
A freak own goal deep into injury-time deprived Leeds of what
would have been a hard earned point in the capital.
Interchanges •47m-48m Wilson and Iwobi swapped over when defending a free-kick from the Leeds right (Fulham) •59m-60m Aaronson and Okafor briefly swapped over when defending a left-wing corner (Leeds)
Interchanges •47m-48m Wilson and Iwobi swapped over when defending a free-kick from the Leeds right (Fulham) •59m-60m Aaronson and Okafor briefly swapped over when defending a left-wing corner (Leeds)
-Calvert-Lewin 31
Stach 39
Okafor 45+4
Krejčí 8
Okafor 45+4
Krejčí 8
Overview
A result that means three of Leeds' last six away wins in the
Premier League have been achieved at Molineux. In truth the
nervy home team offered little in the first-half despite taking
an early lead and were caught cold by three United players
notching their first goals for the club. Although Wolves exerted
more pressure after half-time, Leeds saw the game out reasonably
comfortably. That said, they often gave possession away cheaply
in a manner that did not bode well for sterner challenges ahead.
Tactics •46m Shift to 3-4-1-2 with Munetsi on at CAM, Strand Larsen on as a CF (Wolves) •72m Shift to 4-4-2 diamond with Krejčí to LCB, André on at DM, Munetsi to RM, João Gomes to LM, Arias on at AM (Wolves) •90+2m Tanaka to RW, Stach to RM, Gruev on at LM but more of a 4-5-1 by this stage with the wingers protecting the full-backs (Leeds)
Captains •João Gomes took over when Toti Gomes was withdrawn (Wolves)
Trivia •In the 72nd minute, André for Mosquera should have been the first change but fourth official Sam Allison ushered Arias on to the pitch first; André had to wait for Toti Gomes and was then tasked with passing on the captain's armband (Wolves)
Tactics •46m Shift to 3-4-1-2 with Munetsi on at CAM, Strand Larsen on as a CF (Wolves) •72m Shift to 4-4-2 diamond with Krejčí to LCB, André on at DM, Munetsi to RM, João Gomes to LM, Arias on at AM (Wolves) •90+2m Tanaka to RW, Stach to RM, Gruev on at LM but more of a 4-5-1 by this stage with the wingers protecting the full-backs (Leeds)
Captains •João Gomes took over when Toti Gomes was withdrawn (Wolves)
Trivia •In the 72nd minute, André for Mosquera should have been the first change but fourth official Sam Allison ushered Arias on to the pitch first; André had to wait for Toti Gomes and was then tasked with passing on the captain's armband (Wolves)
-Rodon 37 Longstaff
54
Semenyo 26 Kroupi 90+3
Semenyo 26 Kroupi 90+3
Overwiew
A frustrating end with another concession in injury-time but
more encouragement from seeing Leeds compete well with quality
Premier League opposition.
Tactics •73m Diakité to RB, Adams to RCB, Tavernier to DM, Semenyo to CAM, Doak on at LW (Bournemouth) •81m Diakité back to RCB, Tavernier to RB, Brooks to DM, Semenyo to RW, Kroupi on at CAM (Bournemouth) •87m Tanaka was again given the right-wing berth for the closing minutes and in doing so, it appeared to herald a shift to 4-5-1 (Leeds)
Captains •Brooks was handed the armband when he joined the game at the same time as Christie departing it (Bournemouth)
Tactics •73m Diakité to RB, Adams to RCB, Tavernier to DM, Semenyo to CAM, Doak on at LW (Bournemouth) •81m Diakité back to RCB, Tavernier to RB, Brooks to DM, Semenyo to RW, Kroupi on at CAM (Bournemouth) •87m Tanaka was again given the right-wing berth for the closing minutes and in doing so, it appeared to herald a shift to 4-5-1 (Leeds)
Captains •Brooks was handed the armband when he joined the game at the same time as Christie departing it (Bournemouth)
-Okafor 34
Tel 23 Kudus 57
Tel 23 Kudus 57
Overview
Leeds played well enough to have merited at least a point and
were unfortunate in that both Spurs goals were aided by
deflections off Struijk. Nonetheless they were also undone by a
collective tendency to snatch at the chances that came their way
while the slicker passing of Thomas Frank's forwards, served as
a good indicator of the standards required at this level.
Tactics •73m Sarr on at CAM, Richarlison on at CF in a reverse of the players they officially replaced (Spurs) •79m Shift to 3-4-1-2 with Ampadu to RCB, Rodon slight change to CB, Bogle slight change to RWB, Harrison to LWB, Piroe on at CAM behind Nmecha and Calvert-Lewin; in the centre, Tanaka was mainly a DM with Longstaff pushing forward (Leeds) •85m Shift to 5-4-1 with Danso on at RCB, Romero slight change to CB, Sarr to LW (Spurs) •In injury-time, Struijk was instructed to stay forward (Leeds)
Trivia •At the moment of Leeds' equaliser, an inflatable football was drifting across the six-yard box sparking memories of the famous Sunderland beach ball goal sixteen years previously; comically Vicario instinctively clawed away the inflatable before it could also cross the line •In the 73rd minute, Sarr should have been the first Spurs substitute but was delayed by final coaching instructions so Richarlison ran on instead; Sarr had to wait for Simons to trudge off though as noted, that was the player he was replacing positionally
Tactics •73m Sarr on at CAM, Richarlison on at CF in a reverse of the players they officially replaced (Spurs) •79m Shift to 3-4-1-2 with Ampadu to RCB, Rodon slight change to CB, Bogle slight change to RWB, Harrison to LWB, Piroe on at CAM behind Nmecha and Calvert-Lewin; in the centre, Tanaka was mainly a DM with Longstaff pushing forward (Leeds) •85m Shift to 5-4-1 with Danso on at RCB, Romero slight change to CB, Sarr to LW (Spurs) •In injury-time, Struijk was instructed to stay forward (Leeds)
Trivia •At the moment of Leeds' equaliser, an inflatable football was drifting across the six-yard box sparking memories of the famous Sunderland beach ball goal sixteen years previously; comically Vicario instinctively clawed away the inflatable before it could also cross the line •In the 73rd minute, Sarr should have been the first Spurs substitute but was delayed by final coaching instructions so Richarlison ran on instead; Sarr had to wait for Simons to trudge off though as noted, that was the player he was replacing positionally
-Ugochukwu
18
Tchaouna 68
Tchaouna 68
Overview
A disappointing afternoon where Leeds controlled possession but
displayed little conviction in the final third. At the other
end, lapses in concentration led to the concession of two goals
which gave their hosts licence to sit back and see the game out
fairly comfortably.
Tactics •58m Anthony to RW, Tchaouna on at LW (Burnley) •73m Shift to 4-2-3-1 with Longstaff to DM, Piroe on at CAM (Leeds) •77m Shift to 5-3-2 with Tuanzebe slight change to CB, Laurent on at RCB, midfield of Florentino Ugochukwu Cullen, Anthony and Tchaouna the furthest forward (Burnley) •83m Shift to 5-4-1 Hannibal on at RM, Tchaouna to LM, Barnes on at CF (Burnley)
Captains •Struijk took over as captain when Ampadu was replaced (Leeds)
Tactics •58m Anthony to RW, Tchaouna on at LW (Burnley) •73m Shift to 4-2-3-1 with Longstaff to DM, Piroe on at CAM (Leeds) •77m Shift to 5-3-2 with Tuanzebe slight change to CB, Laurent on at RCB, midfield of Florentino Ugochukwu Cullen, Anthony and Tchaouna the furthest forward (Burnley) •83m Shift to 5-4-1 Hannibal on at RM, Tchaouna to LM, Barnes on at CF (Burnley)
Captains •Struijk took over as captain when Ampadu was replaced (Leeds)
-Aaronson 3 Rodon 15
Fernandes 90
Fernandes 90
Overview
A much-needed win and a vastly improved performance,
characterised by a high-energy start which yielded two goals.
The fractured collarbone suffered by Oliver Scarles forced an
early reset on West Ham and they looked better for the formation
change, with their danger men back in more familiar positions.
They had plenty of possession in the second-half but few big
chances, though it was merciful for Leeds fans' nerves that
their goal came so late.
Tactics •25m Shift to 4-2-3-1 with Wan-Bissaka to RB, Kilman slight change to LCB, Diouf slight change to LB, Summerville to LW, Paquetá to CAM, Bowen to RW, Wilson on at CF (West Ham) •79m Paquetá to LW, Fernandes to CAM, Magassa on at DM (West Ham)
Trivia •There were 13 minutes injury-time in the first-half, mainly due to the injuries to Scarles and Gudmundsson and a lengthy VAR check after Paquetá had netted for West Ham; the semi-automated offside technology being inoperational
Tactics •25m Shift to 4-2-3-1 with Wan-Bissaka to RB, Kilman slight change to LCB, Diouf slight change to LB, Summerville to LW, Paquetá to CAM, Bowen to RW, Wilson on at CF (West Ham) •79m Paquetá to LW, Fernandes to CAM, Magassa on at DM (West Ham)
Trivia •There were 13 minutes injury-time in the first-half, mainly due to the injuries to Scarles and Gudmundsson and a lengthy VAR check after Paquetá had netted for West Ham; the semi-automated offside technology being inoperational
-Welbeck
11 Gómez 64, 70
Overview
A typically fruitless trip to the Amex Stadium, making it ten
without a win and eight without a goal. Brighton schooled Leeds
both in how to apply a press and how to beat one and the defeat
was comprehensive.
Tactics •61m Shift to 4-2-3-1 with Aaronson to CAM, James on at RW, Stach on at DM (Leeds) •88m Watson to RW, Kostoulas on at LW (Brighton) •90+4m For the final seconds: Kostoulas to CAM, Watson back to LW, Oriola on at RW (Brighton)
Tactics •61m Shift to 4-2-3-1 with Aaronson to CAM, James on at RW, Stach on at DM (Leeds) •88m Watson to RW, Kostoulas on at LW (Brighton) •90+4m For the final seconds: Kostoulas to CAM, Watson back to LW, Oriola on at RW (Brighton)
-Nmecha 13
Sangaré 15
Gibbs-White 68
Anderson 90+1p
Sangaré 15
Gibbs-White 68
Anderson 90+1p
•●Anderson
90+1
Overview
Nmecha's sharp low finish boosted Leeds' hopes but when the lead
was relinquished immediately, there was an inevitability about
what would ensue. Though there could be malcontent with the
referee's contribution to the two goals Forest scored to clinch
the points, it was difficult to argue the result was unjust.
Though Daniel Farke was his unflappable self post-match, he must
surely be feeling the pressure of four defeats in five,
defenders repeating mistakes, a toothless attack and a daunting
fixture list on the other side of the international break.
Tactics •59m Ndoye to LW, Hutchinson on at RW (Forest) •74m Shift to 4-2-3-1 with Stach to DM, Piroe on at CAM (Leeds) •88m Shift to 5-4-1 with Murillo slight change to CB, Morato on at LCB (Forest)
Captains •Yates took over as captain when he came on (Forest)
Tactics •59m Ndoye to LW, Hutchinson on at RW (Forest) •74m Shift to 4-2-3-1 with Stach to DM, Piroe on at CAM (Leeds) •88m Shift to 5-4-1 with Murillo slight change to CB, Morato on at LCB (Forest)
Captains •Yates took over as captain when he came on (Forest)
-Nmecha 8
Rogers 48, 75
Rogers 48, 75
Overview
Leeds were good value for their half-time lead, albeit from the
scruffiest of goals awarded after a lengthy VAR check.
Unfortunately Unai Emery's half-time changes had an immediate
impact and at 1-1, the feeling was that United were now
desperately clinging on. So there was some frustration that it
took so long for Daniel Farke to respond with substitutions of
his own. When he did though, the dreaded further concession soon
followed and Villa withstood late pressure to see the game out.
Overall it was still a decent perfomance but the defeat
confirmed a position in the relegation zone, that Leeds
inherited by virtue of the previous day's results.
Tactics •46m Rogers to LM, Malen on at CAM but closer to Watkins, arguably a shift to 4-4-2 (Villa) •68m Shift to 4-2-3-1 with Rogers to RW, Sancho on at LW, Malen to CF, Barkley on at CAM (Villa) •71m Shift to 4-2-3-1 with Aaronson to CAM, James on at RW, Longstaff slight change to DM, Calvert-Lewin on at CF (Leeds)
Captains •Konsa took the armband from John McGinn, when the box-to-box midfielder and auxiliary referee was granted a well-earned rest (Villa)
Tactics •46m Rogers to LM, Malen on at CAM but closer to Watkins, arguably a shift to 4-4-2 (Villa) •68m Shift to 4-2-3-1 with Rogers to RW, Sancho on at LW, Malen to CF, Barkley on at CAM (Villa) •71m Shift to 4-2-3-1 with Aaronson to CAM, James on at RW, Longstaff slight change to DM, Calvert-Lewin on at CF (Leeds)
Captains •Konsa took the armband from John McGinn, when the box-to-box midfielder and auxiliary referee was granted a well-earned rest (Villa)
-Calvert-Lewin 49
Nmecha 68
Foden 1, 90+1 Gvardiol 25
Nmecha 68
Foden 1, 90+1 Gvardiol 25
•●Nmecha
68 (saved)>goal
Overview
The proverbial game of two halves which Leeds were desperately
unlucky to lose, after having seemed on course for a hammering
after falling behind inside a minute and enduring a one-sided
opening period. City were pushing their full-backs high to
become 2-3-4-1 in possession and suffocate United's attempts to
play out. A formation change, and perhaps a little arrogance on
the part of the home side, helped to turn the tide and give
genuine hope for a positive result until Phil Foden's
injury-time winner. It is to be hoped that the second half
display will mark a turning point and there will be considerable
interest to see if Daniel Farke retains 3-5-2 going forward.
Tactics •46m Shift to 3-5-2 with Bijol on at CB, Calvert-Lewin on as a CF (Leeds) •75m Shift to 4-2-3-1 with Silva slight change to DM, Cherki on at CAM (Manchester City) •89m Foden to DM, Marmoush on at RW (Manchester City) •90+6m Shift to 5-2-2-1 with Marmoush and Cherki as inside forwards behind Håland, Dias slight change to CB, Stones on at RCB (Manchester City)
Captains •Dias took over as captain when Silva was substituted (Manchester City)
Discipline •Leeds' Rodon was booked for protesting at Donnarumma feigning injury in the 57th minute, to engineer a tactical time-out for Pep Guardiola as the game's momentum started to shift
Tactics •46m Shift to 3-5-2 with Bijol on at CB, Calvert-Lewin on as a CF (Leeds) •75m Shift to 4-2-3-1 with Silva slight change to DM, Cherki on at CAM (Manchester City) •89m Foden to DM, Marmoush on at RW (Manchester City) •90+6m Shift to 5-2-2-1 with Marmoush and Cherki as inside forwards behind Håland, Dias slight change to CB, Stones on at RCB (Manchester City)
Captains •Dias took over as captain when Silva was substituted (Manchester City)
Discipline •Leeds' Rodon was booked for protesting at Donnarumma feigning injury in the 57th minute, to engineer a tactical time-out for Pep Guardiola as the game's momentum started to shift
-Bijol 6 Tanaka 43
Calvert-Lewin 72
Neto 50
Calvert-Lewin 72
Neto 50
Overview
Retaining the 3-5-2 that served them well at the Etihad, Leeds
put in a stunning performance to humble the Club World
Champions. For his part, Enzo Maresca made five changes - only
one of which was enforced by Caicedo's suspension, and his side
had a disjointed feel as they struggled to cope with the white
tide that washed over them in a high-energy opening. Chelsea's
interval changes were quickly rewarded by Neto forcing the ball
home to halve the deficit but Leeds coped well with the ensuing
pressure, which ramped up a notch when Palmer and Garnacho were
introduced. A defensive mix-up led to Calvert-Lewin tapping in
to restore the two goal advantage and the game petered out
without too many further alarms.
Tactics •46m Chalobah to LCB, Gusto on as an inverted RB (Chelsea) •61m Pedro to CF, Palmer on at CAM (Chelsea) •67m Stach to RM, Gruev on at LM (Leeds) •77m Shift to 4-1-4-1 with Guiu on at CF, Pedro and Palmer operating behind him (Chelsea) •90+4m Justin to LWB, Bornauw on at RWB (Leeds)
Tactics •46m Chalobah to LCB, Gusto on as an inverted RB (Chelsea) •61m Pedro to CF, Palmer on at CAM (Chelsea) •67m Stach to RM, Gruev on at LM (Leeds) •77m Shift to 4-1-4-1 with Guiu on at CF, Pedro and Palmer operating behind him (Chelsea) •90+4m Justin to LWB, Bornauw on at RWB (Leeds)
-Calvert-Lewin 73p
Stach 75 Tanaka 90+6
Ekitiké 48, 50
Szoboszlai 80
Stach 75 Tanaka 90+6
Ekitiké 48, 50
Szoboszlai 80
•●Calvert-Lewin
73
Overview
A memorable game, even if Mo Salah's unfiltered comments to
media stole most of the headlines. Although Jones striking the
crossbar was the only heart in mouth moment, Liverpool
controlled a goalless first half. So Ekitiké's rapid double
merely confirmed the Reds' superiority, even if careless
concession of possession contributed to both goals. However
those gifts were reciprocated when Konaté scythed down Gnonto
for the penalty that re-ignited the contest. Stach was soon
manoeuvring into space and taking unerring aim for an unlikely
equaliser. Suddenly a comeback win seemed possible, almost
probable, but such thoughts were shelved when the outstanding
Szoboszlai was played in to put the visitors back in front.
Still there was hope of rescuing a point. Come the 96th minute
and a Leeds corner at the Kop End, with nervous defending and
Tanaka unmarked at the back post... the hope became a glorious
reality. That a certain, disgruntled Egyptian had not featured
in any of the drama mattered not a jot to the majority exiting
Elland Road, joyful at the continued upturn in their team's
fortunes.
Tactics •Liverpool's formation was difficult to label with arguably nobody in the Salah position; Bradley and Szoboszlai filled the vacancy between them but out out of possession, the Hungarian dropped back to form a midfield triangle with Gravenberch and Jones •65m Shift to 4-3-3 with Stach to LM, Tanaka on at RM, Gnonto on at LW, Aaronson on at RW (Leeds) •83m Jones to LW, Endo on at DM (Liverpool) •87m Shift to 4-2-3-1 with Piroe on at CAM (Leeds)
Captains •Struijk took over when Ampadu was substituted (Leeds)
Tactics •Liverpool's formation was difficult to label with arguably nobody in the Salah position; Bradley and Szoboszlai filled the vacancy between them but out out of possession, the Hungarian dropped back to form a midfield triangle with Gravenberch and Jones •65m Shift to 4-3-3 with Stach to LM, Tanaka on at RM, Gnonto on at LW, Aaronson on at RW (Leeds) •83m Jones to LW, Endo on at DM (Liverpool) •87m Shift to 4-2-3-1 with Piroe on at CAM (Leeds)
Captains •Struijk took over when Ampadu was substituted (Leeds)
-Calvert-Lewin 82
Henderson 70
Henderson 70
Overview
Having lost six out of seven away league games this season, this
was a very encouraging point against opponents with an
impressive home record. Leeds were on top when Henderson seized
upon a moment of disarray to give Brentford the lead, with the
help of a potentially significant touch by Bijol. So when
Calvert-Lewin rose highest to meet Gnonto's inviting cross and
steer his header beyond Kelleher, it was certainly no more than
United deserved.
Tactics •73m Shift to 4-2-3-1 with Stach slight change to DM, Okafor to LW, Gnonto on at RW, Aaronson on at CAM (Leeds) •80m Shift to 5-3-2 with Collins slight change to CB, Ajer on at RCB, Damsgaard slight change to LM, Yarmolyuk on at RM, Ouattara to CF (Brentford)
Trivia •Leeds' substitutions in the 73rd minute came before the restart after Henderson's goal, there having been a short delay caused by a seemingly unnecessary VAR check for offside in the build-up
Tactics •73m Shift to 4-2-3-1 with Stach slight change to DM, Okafor to LW, Gnonto on at RW, Aaronson on at CAM (Leeds) •80m Shift to 5-3-2 with Collins slight change to CB, Ajer on at RCB, Damsgaard slight change to LM, Yarmolyuk on at RM, Ouattara to CF (Brentford)
Trivia •Leeds' substitutions in the 73rd minute came before the restart after Henderson's goal, there having been a short delay caused by a seemingly unnecessary VAR check for offside in the build-up
-Calvert-Lewin 38,
45+4
Ampadu 60 Stach 90+11
Devenny 90+2p
Ampadu 60 Stach 90+11
Devenny 90+2p
•●Devenny
90+2
Overview
The late Saturday night kick-off was scheduled to fit in with
Palace's cup commitments but by half-time, the impression given
was that they wanted to be done with this fixture completely.
Ampadu's long throws had caused them mayhem and led to a brace
of Calvert-Lewin goals. The Leeds skipper unusually got himself
on the scoresheet on the hour mark, when a half-cleared corner
was recycled his way and the points seemed secure. There was
momentary doubt when Devenny converted a penalty and in the next
attack, headed against the post. However there were no further
alarms and the victory was embellished when Stach's free-kick
completed a quartet of set-piece goals. A hugely impressive
performance, granting the Christmas wish of a six point gap to
the relegation zone.
Tactics •When playing out from the back, Leeds morphed into a 4-2-3-1 shape with Rodon at RB, Bogle pushed up to RW and Aaronson tucked inside at CAM •46m Wharton slight change to RCM, Lerma on at LCM, Nketiah and Pino swapped over (Palace) •77m Pino back to IL, Devenny on at IR (Palace)
Captains •Struijk took over when Ampadu was substituted (Leeds)
Tactics •When playing out from the back, Leeds morphed into a 4-2-3-1 shape with Rodon at RB, Bogle pushed up to RW and Aaronson tucked inside at CAM •46m Wharton slight change to RCM, Lerma on at LCM, Nketiah and Pino swapped over (Palace) •77m Pino back to IL, Devenny on at IR (Palace)
Captains •Struijk took over when Ampadu was substituted (Leeds)
-Calvert-Lewin 47
Adingra 28
Adingra 28
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-Aaronson 62
Cunha 65
Cunha 65
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-Aaronson 32, 79
Calvert-Lewin 45+5p
Barnes 36, 90+12
Joelinton 54
Guimarães 90+1p
Calvert-Lewin 45+5p
Barnes 36, 90+12
Joelinton 54
Guimarães 90+1p
•●Calvert-Lewin
45+5
•●Guimarães
90+1
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-Gnonto 55 Tanaka 59
Justin 90+3
Brereton Díaz 35
Justin 90+3
Brereton Díaz 35
•●Piroe
33 (saved)
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-Nmecha 90+1
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-Justin 28
Barry 76
Barry 76
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-Zubimendi
27 Madueke 38
Gyökeres 69 Jesus 86
Gyökeres 69 Jesus 86
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