Diego Llorente returns from a ban and his availability is a boost for Leeds, with Luke Ayling likely to move across to right-back. However, Adam Forshaw and Junior Firpo both sustained knocks at West Ham, with Lewis Bate in line to deputise for the former and Stuart Dallas moving across to left-back to cover the latter. Marcelo Bielsa will hope to have Patrick Bamford available here, but Joe Gelhardt, Kalvin Phillips, Liam Cooper, Tyler Roberts, Charlie Cresswell and Jamie Shakleton are absent due to injury. Matt Ritchie has a knee problem and will be assessed and Ciaran Clark is still suffering from the effects of COVID. Jeff Hendrick and Dwight Gayle have returned to training and Javier Manquillo is also back after a ban. With Kieran Trippier now Newcastle's first-choice right-back, Manquillo may actually come in on the left here as Jamal Lewis hasn't trained much and Paul Dummett has had terrible luck with injuries over the last 12 months. Federico Fernandez, Callum Wilson and Isaac Hayden are still unavailable due to injury.
Newcastle have scored at least 2 goals in their last 8 away matches against Leeds in all competitions. There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Leeds's last 6 games (Premier League). Newcastle have failed to win 19 of their last 20 matches (Premier League). Leeds have seen over 2.5 goals in 7 of their last 8 home matches against Newcastle in all competitions. Leeds have conceded at least 2 goals in 5 of their last 6 matches (Premier League). Newcastle have conceded at least 2 goals in their last 3 away matches (Premier League).
Leeds put in a solid display to beat West Ham in London 3-2 last weekend and back-to-back wins has seen the Whites pull nine points clear of the relegation zone. Things seem to be clicking back into gear for Marcelo Bielsa, who'll be confident of overseeing a third successive league victory on Saturday. Newcastle were minutes away from a second league win of the season, but were forced to share the spoils with Watford. Successive draws has helped close the gap to safety, however the Magpies remain one of two Premier League teams yet to win a league game on the road this season, picking up just three points from 27 available. Leeds look to be on the right track after a rocky first half of the season and could get the better of a Newcastle side that, while gradually improving, remain dire on the road. 2:1
The end of last year was quite critical for Leeds. They lost a ton of games and moved closer to the bottom of the table. Still, they have played two Premier League games since early January and won both times against West Ham and Burnley. I don’t believe the FA Cup defeat against West Ham meant too much to them. The match against Newcastle, which is in the danger zone, is certainly a good chance for Leeds to further strengthen its position in a safe environment. Newcastle is yet to face a struggle for survival. They are currently in 19th place in the table with 12 points. Norwich has one point more and Watford two points more. Burnley is below them with 11. It seems that only one of these 4 teams will manage to preserve the status of the Premier League next season. Newcastle have played two draws in their previous 2 home games against Watford and Manchester United. The first duel of these teams in September ended 1-1. Leeds are now the favorites but Newcastle will play quite defensiv
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