Leeds United face Liverpool in the Premier League this weekend, taking them on away from home on Saturday evening. The match gets underway at 7:45pm.
Both teams are aiming to return to winning ways after disappointing defeats last time out, meaning they each find themselves aiming to move up the table as quickly as possible, starting this weekend.
Jesse Marsch’s side are yet to win away from home this season [which is a record their upcoming opponents also hold] and face a tough test at Anfield on Saturday night. The Reds have been strong as usual on home turf, winning four and drawing two of their opening six games.
The Whites are currently 18th in the Premier League standings - with a game in hand on opponents around them - and with plenty of matches still to play, three points can see immediate movement upwards with plenty of teams on similar points.
Liverpool will be frustrated with their start to the campaign. Just the four wins from 11 matches has them currently placed in 8th spot. However, like with the Whites, they also have played less matches than others close to them and a win on Saturday could see them move up the table.
The strikers leading the scoring charts in the Premier League for both sides are Rodrigo for Leeds, who has five, whilst Roberto Firmino is enjoying a productive season for his side, he has six up to now.
The game has been selected for live television coverage within the UK on Sky Sports. Alternatively, you can stay right here on leedsunited.com to follow updates throughout the 90 minutes, or listen to uninterrupted commentary on LUTV!
Manager/head coach:
Liverpool: Jurgen Klopp
Leeds: Leeds United
What has Jesse Marsch said, ahead of the match?
“We know the quality they have, at home they’re incredibly good and the way they responded in the game against Ajax shows everything. We’re expecting their absolute best.”
Head to head:
Liverpool: 62
Draw: 31
Leeds: 28
A memorable match against Liverpool:
Premier League top scorer:
Liverpool: Roberto Firmino (6)
Leeds: Rodrigo (5)
Team news:
Jesse Marsch is awaiting updates on the fitness of a few members of his squad, ahead of the match. Recent knocks for Joe Gelhardt, Rodrigo, Luis Sinisterra, Liam Cooper and Tyler Adams will see them assessed closer to kick-off.
The home side will still be without Luis Diaz, Arthur, Joel Matip and Diogo Jota who are long term absentees. Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that he expects both Thiago and Jordan Henderson to be fine for the match, in a boost for the Reds.
Officials:
Referee - Michael Oliver
Assistant Referee - Stuart Burt
Assistant Referee - Simon Bennett
Fourth Official - Craig Pawson
Video Assistant Referee - Stuart Attwell
How to watch:
The game has been selected for live television coverage within the UK on Sky Sports. Alternatively, you can stay right here on leedsunited.com to follow updates throughout the 90 minutes, or listen to uninterrupted commentary on LUTV!
