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Preview: Leeds United v Fulham

We look at Saturday's clash.

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Leeds United entertain Fulham on Saturday (3pm) in the club's first Premier League game at Elland Road in 16 years.  The Whites and Cottagers both come into the match on the back of opening day defeats and will be aiming to get back to winning ways on Saturday.  Marcelo Bielsa's side were victorious the last time the two sides met in June, with the Whites running out 3-0 winners and Leeds fans will be hoping for the same result this time around.

Manager/head coach

Leeds United: Marcelo Bielsa

Fulham: Scott Parker

League position

Leeds United: 13th

Fulham: 19th

Form

Leeds United: L

Fulham: L

Top scorer

Leeds United: Patrick Bamford/Jack Harrison/Mateusz Klich (1)

Fulham: N/A

Head to head

Leeds United wins: 23

Draws: 15

Fulham wins: 19

Last time at Elland Road

Saturday 27th June 2020

Leeds United 3 (Bamford 10, Alioski 56, Harrison 71)

Fulham 0

Team news

Liam Cooper is expected to be fit and could start for Leeds.  Robin Koch and Rodrigo could both make home debuts.  Adam Forshaw remains sidelined with injury.  Fulham are likely to be at full strength.

Officials

Referee - Anthony Taylor

Assistant Referee 1 - Gary Beswick

Assistant Referee 2 - Adam Nunn

Fourth Official - Kevin Friend

VAR- Stuart Attwell

The key battle

Robin Koch v Aleksandar Mitrovic

Striker Mitrovic was the top scorer in the Championship with 26 goals last season and is also proven in the top flight.  German international defender Koch will be looking to keep him at bay.

Latest odds

Leeds United: 4/7

Draw: 16/6

Fulham: 9/2

(Odds correct at time of article published)

How to watch

Saturday's game will be live on BT Sport.  Live audio commentary is also available on LUTV.  Click here for more information.

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