Leeds edged closer to Premier League survival after slogging out a goal-less draw at Selhurst Park in a match was played at a frantic pace with plenty of fight and endeavour (with the emphasis on fight), but a lack of quality was equally evident as both sets of players seemed to cancel themselves out. Palace turned the pressure up in the last fifteen minutes, but Leeds held firm, recording their first back to back clean sheet this season.

Early on, Leeds were susceptible to long balls over the top, which caught the Leeds defence out on several occasions. Mateta and Zaha combined well, and worked tirelessly to find space and create openings yet were unable to take advantage. Leeds best chance in the opening half (and possibly the match) came from a corner, but Cooper's far post header was comfortably saved by Guaita.

Leeds seemed to tire towards the end of the game, and Viera was desperate to take advantage. Having suffered losses against Newcastle, Chelsea and Leicester City in recent weeks, the combative Frenchman wanted to chalk up a tick in the win column; finishing the game with four strikers, but Leeds held firm.

It wasn't the seductive free flowing football Leeds fans were used to under Bielsa, but when you're fighting for your lives at the wrong end of the table - needs must!

	Line Up		Nat	Match Events
		Meslier, Illan Goalkeeper
		Ayling, Luke Defender
		Llorente, Diego Defender
		Cooper, Liam Defender
		Dallas, Stuart Defender
		Klich, Mateusz Midfielder
		Phillips, Kalvin Midfielder
		Dias Belloli, Raphinha Midfielder
		Moreno, Rodrigo Forward
		Harrison, Jack Midfielder
		James, Daniel Midfielder
	Subs		Nat	Match Events
		Koch, Robin Defender
		Gelhardt, Joe Forward
		Greenwood, Sam Midfielder
		Firpo, Junior Defender		Unused Sub
		Klaesson, Kristoffer Goalkeeper		Unused Sub
		Struijk, Pascal Defender		Unused Sub
		Bate, Lewis Midfielder		Unused Sub
		Cresswell, Charlie Defender		Unused Sub
		Kenneh, Nohan Defender		Unused Sub

	References
	LEEDSTATS: Leeds United Season 2021/2022
	Sheridan Dictates: Season Statistics 2021-22
	Leeds United Programme Guide: Season 2021/22