Leeds United dey chase one kind special record as dem welcome Bournemouth go Elland Road for Premier League showdown this Saturday.
The Whites don already knack Bournemouth seven times from seven for league games wey happen for their home ground. Na dem only team wey Leeds never fail to beat for Elland Road.
Match Preview
Leeds finally collect their first away win of the season last weekend. After back-to-back losses to Arsenal and Fulham, Daniel Farke boys bounce back sharply with 3-1 win against Wolves. Ladislav Krejci open scoring before Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Anton Stach and Noah Okafor seal the day.
With that win, Leeds don carry two victories for five league games – na the same number dem fit only manage for 14 matches before dem relegate in 2023. Dem currently dey sit 12th on the table, just three points away from top four. Plus, Leeds never concede for Elland Road this season, meaning their defense dey solid wella. The last time any newly promoted side manage that kain record na Swansea (2011-12) and Watford (2015-16).
As for Bournemouth, dem too dey enjoy clean sheet form. Last week, dem hold Newcastle 0-0 for St James’ Park, denying Eddie Howe any sweet return. But truth be say, Bournemouth suppose win that match as dem dominate possession and chances.
Iraola men don already hit double digits for points this season and dey among top four. Their away scoring form dey strong – dem don score in 16 of their last 17 Premier League away games. The only place dem blank na against Crystal Palace for April. But Elland Road no dey favour Bournemouth at all – dem don lose all seven games wey dem play there, including that 4-3 thriller for 2022.
Team News
Leeds United: Jayden Bogle scare for toe injury against Wolves no too serious – na just bruise, so e fit play. Daniel James fit return from abdominal issue, but Wilfried Gnonto (calf) and Lucas Perri (thigh) still dey out. Even if Bogle dey available, James Justin fit start ahead. Noah Okafor go surely keep him place after he break record with 14 dribbles for one Premier League game.
Bournemouth: Alex Jimenez wey get subbed off against Newcastle na tactical matter, not injury. Adam Smith (thigh) and Enes Unal (knee) still dey out. Lewis Cook get shoulder doubt. Justin Kluivert still dey fight for first league start this season after calf problem but fit come from bench if Iraola wan change setup.
Possible Lineups
Leeds XI: Darlow; Justin, Rodon, Struijk, Gudmundsson; Stach, Ampadu, Longstaff; Aaronson, Calvert-Lewin, Okafor
Bournemouth XI: Petrovic; Jimenez, Diakite, Senesi, Truffert; Adams, Scott; Semenyo, Kluivert, Brooks; Evanilson
Prediction
Leeds United 0-1 Bournemouth
Bournemouth dey very balanced – dem don only allow 40 shots against dem this season (na second best behind Newcastle). Leeds attack still dey weak except for flashes, so Bournemouth fit finally break their Elland Road curse with narrow win.
