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Wilfred Gnonto's 47th minute strike temporarily elevated Leeds into the top two of the Championship for the first time this season, as Daniel Farke's side kept their 100% league record intact in 2024. Not only have Leeds won five on the trot (in the league), but they've only conceded once, scoring ten in the process, but their resilience will be put to the test this month, as they face five games in fifteen days.

Leeds dominated much of the game, but found it difficult to break down a stubborn City defence content on getting men behind the ball in numbers, to frustrate the visitors. Even so, Max O'Leary had to be at his very best to deny Summerville and Rutter from one on one situations, when perhaps the Leeds forwards should have done better.

Line Up
Nat
Match Events
1
Meslier, Illan
Goalkeeper
France
22
Gray, Archie
Midfielder
England
14
Rodon, Joe
Defender
Wales
4
Ampadu, Ethan
Midfielder
Wales
3
Firpo, Junior
Defender
Dominican Republic
44
Gruev, Ilia
Midfielder
Bulgaria
8
Kamara, Glen
Midfielder
Finland
29
Gnonto, Wilfried
Midfielder
Italy
24
Rutter, Georginio
Forward
France
10
Summerville, Crysencio
Midfielder
Netherlands
9
Bamford, Patrick
Forward
England
Subs
Nat
Match Events
12
Anthony, Jaidon
Midfielder
England
25
Byram, Sam
Defender
England
7
Piroe, Joel
Forward
Netherlands
5
Cresswell, Charlie
Defender
England
Unused Sub
6
Cooper, Liam
Defender
Scotland
Unused Sub
13
Klaesson, Kristoffer
Goalkeeper
Norway
Unused Sub
17
Shackleton, Jamie
Midfielder
England
Unused Sub
30
Gelhardt, Joe
Forward
England
Unused Sub
49
Joseph, Mateo
Forward
Spain
Unused Sub
References
LEEDSTATS: Leeds United Season 2023/2024
Sheridan Dictates: Season Statistics 2023-24
Leeds United Programme Guide: Season 2023/24
Leeds United 1-1 Plymouth Argyle (27th Jan 2024)


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andrewjohnsmith wrote on 03 Feb 2024 10:44 pm

1964white wrote: ↑Sat Feb 03, 2024 7:33 pm "Leeds were far too good"

"They look a better side than the teams we faced in the cup, West Ham & Forest"

"What a bargain Summerville was at £1.3m"
Nice to hear. I do believe we're the best in the league on everyone's best day.

No argument on Summerville. I almost said yesterday that he looks like Messi in this league.

I wonder about context of comparisons to the premier league clubs. Assuming neither put out a full strength 11 against Bristol City

1964white wrote on 03 Feb 2024 07:33 pm

"Leeds were far too good"

"They look a better side than the teams we faced in the cup, West Ham & Forest"

"What a bargain Summerville was at £1.3m"


andrewjohnsmith wrote on 03 Feb 2024 06:29 pm

DDB220 wrote: ↑Sat Feb 03, 2024 6:01 pm He will make changes for Tuesday without a doubt. Hence the late subs on Friday. He probably wants the ones who will be stepping in to be as fresh as possible.
Hard to second guess the number of changes- but I suspect Cooper, Piroe, Shacks, Anthony will start. There will be other fringe players introduced off the bench depending on the performance and score
You'd expect since that's what he did for the first game. Plus Gnonto to keep building his fitness.

Would be nice to get Cresswell and Joffy involved. But I doubt he'll go that far.

DDB220 wrote on 03 Feb 2024 06:01 pm

He will make changes for Tuesday without a doubt. Hence the late subs on Friday. He probably wants the ones who will be stepping in to be as fresh as possible.
Hard to second guess the number of changes- but I suspect Cooper, Piroe, Shacks, Anthony will start. There will be other fringe players introduced off the bench depending on the performance and score

andrewjohnsmith wrote on 03 Feb 2024 05:17 pm

SG90 wrote: ↑Sat Feb 03, 2024 3:01 pm Got a run of 5 games in 17 days coming up, so we need to start using the squad more. Cresswell, Cooper, Byram, Shackleton, Anthony and Piroe should all be starting on Tuesday.
Agree. Give everyone else a game in the cup.

At least the next couple of games are 4 days apart, not 3. And Farke has said that's not a problem. But I'd still be happier giving all the fringe players a chance and losing (would take a win) than winning with our 1st 11.