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Leeds United are 15th in the Premier League table, sitting six points above the relegation zone after battling to a 1–1 draw with Aston Villa on Saturday.
The Whites have managed to keep danger at arm’s length in recent weeks, and the latest round of results has given their survival hopes another timely lift.
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Daniel Farke now turns his attention to a huge test at Elland Road next weekend, as Leeds host a title-chasing Manchester City in a fixture that could have significant implications at both ends of the table.
Pep Guardiola’s side arrive on the back of a 2–1 victory over Newcastle United, and the City boss will be demanding another strong performance as they travel to face an in-form Leeds outfit on their own turf.
Manchester City warned about Leeds United’s Elland Road record under the lights
Manchester City travel to Leeds for a big game that will have wider ramifications on who could win the league and who could get relegated this season.
Darrent Bent and Andy Goldstein were discussing the title race on talkSPORT Drive, and the games Arsenal and Manchester City have lined up this weekend.
Manchester City’s trip to Elland Road was highlighted, and Bent reminded everyone that Leeds have a terrific record at home when playing under the lights.
Goldstein agreed that Leeds are going to be a tough nut to crack for the title-chasing Manchester City side this weekend.
Bent said, “Leeds are unbeaten under the lights at Elland Road in the last 24 games or something like that.”
Goldstein added, “That is a tough game.”
Leeds could have a huge say in the title race
Cast your mind back to late November, and it really did feel like Daniel Farke was on borrowed time. Leeds went into the break 2–0 down against Manchester City at the Etihad, and the noise around his future was getting louder with every passing minute.
Then came the gamble. Farke switched to a 5-3-2 after half-time, and that decision has shifted the narrative ever since. Phil Foden’s late goal ultimately sealed a 3–2 defeat for Leeds, but the second-half display gave everyone connected with the club something tangible to believe in.
Manchester City vs Leeds United – Match Stats (29 November)
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17 Shots 6
8 Shots on Target 3
63% Possession 37%
526 Passes 304
92% Pass Accuracy 75%
16 Fouls 10
Fast forward to now, and with City making the trip to Elland Road on Saturday, Leeds have an opportunity to underline just how far they’ve come since that bruising afternoon in Manchester.
They’ve turned their home ground into a difficult place to visit, and Guardiola’s title-chasers won’t be expecting a comfortable evening in West Yorkshire. In fact, Farke’s men could still have a significant say in where the Premier League trophy ends up this season.