Leeds United
Leeds United return to Premier League action this weekend as they go away to Villa Park. The Whites are still in the battle for survival despite getting some breathing room in the last few weeks.
Leeds will be up against a team with one of the best home records this season; Aston Villa have won 28 points at their home ground – Only Manchester City and Arsenal have more. The Whites will be wary on the road, having one of the worst records in the league.
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But their last game away to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge would have inspired a lot of hope. Daniel Farke’s men came back from two goals down to the Blues to seal a crucial point.
Unai Emery opens up ahead of Leeds United clash
Unai Emery has spoken in depth about how this Leeds United team is much different from the side they faced in November.
“Even playing and winning against them (in November), they competed fantastic, and they were playing good football, and they were deserving more.” he said in the press conference.
“After that match, maybe they changed the structure tactically with three centre-backs, and they are performing very well.”
The Villa boss also added that his side will be prepared for the challenge, when Daniel Farke’s men visit on Saturday.
“Of course, for us tomorrow is a massive respect to them, and prepare the game as better as possible, 90 minutes, knowing how they are performing, how they are competing, how they are feeling good as well, playing different ways.”
“Sometimes they are playing in combination, sometimes they are playing low balls second action, attacking so quick.”
“Sometimes they are getting duels defensively and man to man and sometimes they are getting low block and defending very well.”
“They are really feeling confidence when we are analysing them and watching their games.”
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Every game is crucial going forward
There are 12 games left in this Premier League season, so Leeds United are not out of the woods yet. The teams in and around them still have the quality to make it to safety, so all Daneil Farke’s side have to do is remain consistent. They have been able to scrape results in tougher games this season, but down the stretch, those matches become more difficult. Clubs are still fighting for a place in Europe like Aston Villa, so fans should expect a tight clash. Every game is crucial and every point matters, there is no room for slip ups as the season goes on.