Leeds United travel away from home on Sunday lunchtime, taking on Burnley in their third Premier League match of the season (2pm).
The Whites will arrive at Turf Moor looking for their first win of the 2021/22 campaign, having lost on the opening day before taking a point away from an entertaining draw with Everton last weekend.
The hosts will be looking to do the same, after they have lost their opening two matches. Defeat at home to Brighton & Hove Albion was then followed up with a tough trip to Anfield, losing to Liverpool.
Last season, Leeds won both encounters between the two on the way to a top half finish in the table. Patrick Bamford’s early penalty settled maters at Elland Road, whilst Mateusz Klich, Jack Harrison and a Rodrigo double secured an excellent three points at Turf Moor. Prior to that, the Clarets had won the previous three meetings between the two on their own ground.
Likely to be in the starting line-up for Burnley on Sunday will be former Leeds players, Charlie Taylor and Chris Wood. The pairing have played a huge part in Burnley’s success over recent years and will have to be watched closely at both ends from kick-off.
Leeds are still yet to draw an away match in the Premier League under Marcelo Bielsa’s guidance. From 20 matches on the road, the Whites have won 10 and lost 10.
Manager/head coach:
Burnley: Sean Dyche
Leeds: Marcelo Bielsa
What Marcelo Bielsa said:
“It’s a very difficult team to face. They have a very clear and a stabilised manner in which they play. Normally to overcome them is difficult.”
League position:
Burnley: 18th
Leeds: 16th
Premier League form:
Burnley: LL
Leeds: LD
Premier League top scorer:
Burnley: James Tarkowski (1)
Leeds: Luke Ayling, Mateusz Klich, Raphinha (1)
Head to head
Burnley: 18
Draws: 11
Leeds: 33
Last Leeds United win at Turf Moor
Premier League
Saturday 15th May, 2021
Burnley 0
Leeds United 4 (Klich 44’, Harrison 59’, Rodrigo 77’, 79’)
Team news
Diego Llorente could make his first Premier League start of the season after completing 45 minutes against Crewe in the Carabao Cup. Adam Forshaw also come through unscathed from the cup clash, but Robin Koch will still be missing.
For Burnley, Ashley Westwood and Matej Vydra will be back in contention to play a part in the match, after both having recent injury issues. Another former Leeds player who could be available for the hosts is Aaron Lennon, having re-signed for the club this week.
Officials
Referee - Michael Oliver
Assistant Referee 1 - Stuart Burt
Assistant Referee 2 - Simon Bennett
Fourth Official - Craig Pawson
Video Assistant Referee - Chris Kavanagh
The key battle
James Tarkowski v Patrick Bamford
Leading the Leeds United attack is likely to be Patrick Bamford. The forward has been called up to Gareth Southgate’s England squad following his superb form in the Premier League and will be looking celebrate by scoring against one of his former teams, and get off the mark for this season. Also an England international, James Tarkowski will be looking to stop Bamford at one end, but is also a threat at the other, having scored on the opening day of the season.
Latest odds
Burnley: 11/5
Draw: 5/2
Leeds: 23/20
How to watch
The match is live on Sky Sports! There is also live commentary available on LUTV.
Supporter information
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