Leedsand Tottenham arrive at this one going in opposite directions, and that contrast should shape how the game is played out.
Leeds have gone three games without a win, losing 0-2 to Bournemouth on October 31 after draws with Sunderland and Man U. The 0-0 with Sunderland on October 25 followed a 1-1 share of the points with Man U on October 18, and neither result did much to settle any nerves at Elland Road. A home game against one of the league’s form sides is a tough way to try to snap out of it.
Tottenhamcould hardly be in better shape, winning three straight without conceding, including a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace on October 31. Before that they beat Chelsea 2-0 on October 24 and put three past Coventry on October 19 in a 3-1 win. A fourth consecutive victory would send a strong message that Tottenham belong among the league’s top sides this season.
Leeds projected lineup
Daniel Farke sets Leeds up in a 3-4-2-1, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin as the focal point up front and Brenden Aaronson and Harry Wilson tasked with supplying him from deeper positions. Ethan Ampadu and Ao Tanaka anchor the midfield, giving the side some control before the ball is worked out to wing-backs Jayd...