adminLeeds United will welcome Newcastle United to Elland Road on Monday night, with Daniel Farke’s side aiming to secure their first home victory of the Premier League season.
United have played five matches so far this campaign, although only one of those fixtures has taken place at Elland Road. That game ended in a 1-1 draw against Brentford, continuing what has otherwise been a positive start to life back in the Premier League.
Apart from their heavy EFL Cup defeat to Chelsea, Leeds have shown plenty of encouraging signs and will be hoping to establish themselves comfortably in the top flight this season.
Jay Bothroyd predicts Leeds United vs Newcastle United
Monday’s meeting with Newcastle presents Leeds with another opportunity to claim their first three points on home soil.
Newcastle have also enjoyed a reasonably encouraging beginning to the campaign under new manager Matthias Jaissle. However, Farke will believe his team have enough quality to challenge the Magpies and collect maximum points in front of their home supporters.
Sky Sports pundit Jay Bothroyd has now given his prediction for the Premier League encounter, expecting an entertaining contest at Elland Road.
Bothroyd believes the match could be closely fought, pointing to the quality and energy possessed by both teams.
“Leeds, Newcastle, I think it’s going to be a tough game,” Bothroyd said.
He highlighted Leeds’ confidence following their successful campaign last season and praised the way Farke has organised his squad.
According to Bothroyd, Leeds have several talented individuals and play with considerable intensity, characteristics he believes are also evident in Newcastle’s team.
The former Premier League forward also singled out Newcastle’s attacking options, with Yoane Wissa and Anthony Elanga both impressing early in the campaign.
When asked to predict the final result, Bothroyd backed an entertaining draw between the two sides.
“I’m going to go an exciting 1-1,” he predicted.
Leeds must be wary of Newcastle’s attacking quality
Leeds supporters will be eager to see what their strongest attacking lineup can produce against Newcastle, but there will also be plenty of concern about the threat posed by the visitors.
Wissa and Elanga have started the season in impressive form and are beginning to demonstrate the attacking qualities Newcastle hoped to see when they invested heavily in the pair.
Leeds will also have to keep a close eye on Harvey Barnes, who has previously caused problems for the club, while the late arrival of Matias Fernandez-Pardo has added another exciting option to Newcastle’s attacking ranks.
However, Leeds can take confidence from their defensive performances so far this season. Their backline has generally handled the challenges presented by Premier League opposition and will be determined to produce another disciplined display.
With home advantage behind them, Farke’s men will believe they have a genuine opportunity to overcome Newcastle and finally secure their first Premier League victory at Elland Road this season.
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