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Leeds need to find their scoring touch against Tottenham, with Saturday's return to Elland Road offering Daniel Farke a chance to lift the mood.
Only two goals have arrived in their last five Premier League games, a run that has brought three draws and two defeats.
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The latest setback came at Bournemouth, where Leeds left with a 2-0 loss despite an encouraging start. Dominic Calvert-Lewin thought he had put them ahead, only for a handball ruling to wipe out his finish.
Leeds were then punished for a defensive mistake before conceding again as they chased the game.
Farke's side have been difficult to beat for much of the season, but turning their decent spells into Premier League victories remains the challenge.
Spurs have collected nine points from their last three league matches, leaving Leeds facing opponents who have started to recover from their own poor opening.
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|Tottenham and Leeds’ last five meetings|
|Date|Home team|Score|Away team|Competition|
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|11 May 2026|Tottenham|1-1|Leeds|Premier League|
|4 October 2025|Leeds|1-2|Tottenham|Premier League|
|28 May 2023|Leeds|1-4|Tottenham|Premier League|
|12 November 2022|Tottenham|4-3|Leeds|Premier League|
|26 February 2022|Leeds|0-4|Tottenham|Premier League|
Archie Gray could also face his former club after scoring against Crystal Palace last weekend, as Farke has concerns over some important attacking options.
Noah Okafor's adductor trouble and Anton Stach's foot problem have disrupted training, while Calvert-Lewin missed Thursday's session following a setback with his foot.
The manager remained hopeful that his striker would be available, but Okafor and Stach were considered major doubts.
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Calvert-Lewin and James Trafford were also named in England's squad on Friday.
Joe Rodon's return to full training provides a welcome defensive option after his lengthy absence. Further forward, Jayden Bogle has spoken about confidence remaining intact within the squad, with work during the week centred on making better use of promising attacking situations.
That matters against a Tottenham side whose last two league wins have both come without conceding, as Leeds need enough quality around the penalty area to make their home advantage count.
The immediate focus is on getting a result with the players available, but January could offer Farke another way to improve his options.
Leeds eye Jamie Gittens loan as Chelsea open door to January move
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According to TEAMtalk's Graeme Bailey, Leeds are interested in taking Jamie Gittens from Chelsea, who are prepared to approve a January loan.
Chelsea want their £50m winger playing regularly while retaining him as part of their future plans, with Gittens yet to play a Premier League minute this season and is recovering from an ankle problem.
The 22-year-old joined Chelsea from Borussia Dortmund in July 2025 and signed a contract running until 2032.
He generally operates from the left but can play on either flank, giving a prospective manager some flexibility. For Leeds, that could provide another option in areas where Farke's choices have been affected by injuries.
They have competition, though.
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Roma have made enquiries and are viewed favourably by Chelsea as a possible destination, while RB Leipzig and Eintracht Frankfurt have asked about Gittens too, according to Bailey.
Leeds would therefore need to persuade Chelsea that a spell in Yorkshire offers the playing time their winger needs.
Gittens could have several routes available in January, and Leeds have a chance to make their case for one of them.
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