Team news, stats and prediction ahead of Leeds vs Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Tuesday; kick-off 8.15pm.
Team news
Kalvin Phillips is hoping to retain his place in Leeds‘ starting line-up for the home game against Crystal Palace.
Phillips was substituted at half-time during Saturday’s goalless draw at Brighton, but boss Marcelo Bielsa has confirmed it was for tactical reasons and the England midfielder is available.
Bielsa has no new injury worries. Patrick Bamford (ankle) and Luke Ayling (knee) are edging closer to a first-team return and are set to appear for the U23s on Monday. Robin Koch (knee) is still out.
Crystal Palace will be without vice-captain James McArthur and Joachim Andersen for the trip to Elland Road.
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McArthur is sidelined with a hamstring injury and Andersen had a scan on Monday to determine the extent of a leg issue which had previously been described as a “minor injury”.
Ebere Eze could feature in the starting XI after making his first Premier League appearance since May 16 for the last 30 minutes of Saturday’s defeat to Aston Villa.
How to follow
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Last time out…
Opta stats
Leeds have won each of their last five home league games against Crystal Palace, since a 1-0 defeat in the Championship in March 2006.In the Premier League, Crystal Palace have lost four of their last six meetings with Leeds, winning the other two in August 1997 (2-0) and November 2020 (4-1).This is the first top-flight meeting between Leeds and Crystal Palace with the Eagles above the Whites in the table since March 1991 – third placed Crystal Palace won 2-1 against fourth placed Leeds at Elland Road with goals from Ian Wright and John Salako.Since their return to the Premier League last season, Leeds have won five of their six midweek games in the competition (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday), winning all four of their games on a Tuesday.Crystal Palace have won just one of their last 12 midweek (Tue, Wed, Thu) Premier League games (D4 L7), winning 2-1 at Newcastle in February last season.