Leeds United 0-0 Brentford: Spoils shared as Whites fail to break down BeesWelcome along to this afternoon's Leeds United coverage as Jesse Marsch's Whites take on Brentford at Elland Road. The Whites dropped to 16th in the Premier League table yesterday after seeing West Ham United bolster their survival hopes with a 2-0 win over Everton at the London Stadium. They have the opportunity move three points clear of the drop zone with a result this afternoon and give their own hopes of avoiding a battle at the bottom a big boost. Supporters will be keen to catch a glimpse of the club's newest recruit Georginio Rutter and the record signing is eligible to make a debut today as Leeds look to build on their FA Cup third round replay win over Cardiff City in midweek.
Brentford is seventh in the Premier League in goals scored (32 overall, 1. 7 per game), and Leeds is 16th in goals conceded (33 overall, 1. 8 per game). With 26 goals scored and 33 conceded, Leeds is 12th in the Premier League in goal differential. In terms of goal differential, Brentford is eighth in the Premier League at +4. Leeds Key PlayersRodrigo Moreno is Leeds' leading scorer, with 10 goals (on 29 shots) in 17 league games. Crysencio Summerville has four goals (on 0. 4 shots per game) in 17 league appearances, second-best on the team. Jack Harrison has three assists in 17 games -- No. 1 on Leeds, and 27th in the league. Brentford Key PlayersLeeds ScheduleDateOpponentScoreHome/Away12/31/2022NewcastleD 0-0Away1/4/2023West HamD 2-2Home1/13/2023Aston VillaL 2-1Away1/22/2023Brentford-Home2/5/2023Nottingham Forest-Away2/8/2023Manchester United-Away2/12/2023Manchester United-HomeBrentford ScheduleDateOpponentScoreHome/Away12/30/2022West HamW 2-0Away1/2/2023LiverpoolW 3-1Home1/14/2023BournemouthW 2-0Home1/22/2023Leeds-Away2/4/2023Southampton-Home2/11/2023Arsenal-Away2/18/2023Crystal Palace-HomeFree Trial is available in the US only.
7 per game), and Leeds is 16th in goals conceded (33 overall, 1. 8 per game). With 26 goals scored and 33 conceded, Leeds is 12th in the Premier League in goal differential. In terms of goal differential, Brentford is eighth in the Premier League at +4. Leeds Key PlayersRodrigo Moreno is Leeds' leading scorer, with 10 goals (on 29 shots) in 17 league games. Crysencio Summerville has four goals (on 0.
4 shots per game) in 17 league appearances, second-best on the team. Jack Harrison has three assists in 17 games -- No. 1 on Leeds, and 27th in the league. Brentford Key PlayersLeeds ScheduleDateOpponentScoreHome/Away12/31/2022NewcastleD 0-0Away1/4/2023West HamD 2-2Home1/13/2023Aston VillaL 2-1Away1/22/2023Brentford-Home2/5/2023Nottingham Forest-Away2/8/2023Manchester United-Away2/12/2023Manchester United-HomeBrentford ScheduleDateOpponentScoreHome/Away12/30/2022West HamW 2-0Away1/2/2023LiverpoolW 3-1Home1/14/2023BournemouthW 2-0Home1/22/2023Leeds-Away2/4/2023Southampton-Home2/11/2023Arsenal-Away2/18/2023Crystal Palace-HomeFree Trial is available in the US only.
It's a point, but it's a point Leeds will take. Another performance to suggest they're going in the right direction. 15:52William JacksonFULL TIME Leeds 0-0 Brentford It's all over here. Leeds were the better side but they have to settle for a point at Elland Road. 15:51William JacksonHarrison shoots A corner comes out to the attacker on the edge of the area.
15:47William JacksonGood ball from Harrison His free-kick into the box was a decent one but a Leeds man couldn't get a head on it. 87'William JacksonGreenwood coming on Roca leaves the field. 84'William JacksonThat was a chance Roerslev was left wide open at the back post there. Fortunately for Leeds, he didn't connect cleanly with his effort. Leeds must stay switched on at the back. 15:42William JacksonKoch in the book He brings down Toney. Leeds still pushing, the Whites just can't find a way through this resolute back line. 79'William JacksonHere comes Bamford He replaces Rodrigo.
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United won 5-2 that night, with Patrick Bamford and Wilfried Gnonto bagging braces and confidence will be high coming into this one. We're reporting live from Elland Road all day to bring you all the build-up, team news and match updates. 16:07William JacksonWe're about to hear from MarschFollow his press conference here 15:57Joe MewisGive us your player ratingsRate the playersLeeds0Brentford0Premier League, Sunday 22nd, 202315:53William JacksonChances came and went But, the defence was excellent.
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He works Raya but that's it, as the keeper gathers. 15:49William JacksonToney has a goHis looping header lands wide of Meslier's goal, though. 90'William JacksonThree minutes added time Can Leeds find a (very) late breakthrough? 15:48William JacksonA chance for Bamford The striker is played through the line by Struijk but the flag goes up.
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