🚨 LEEDS FANS WON’T LIKE THIS: Farke faces HUGE selection call as Brentford arrive at Elland Road after 3-0 statement win

LEEDS UNITED vs BRENTFORD: Farke faces a major selection call as two unbeaten sides collide at Elland Road

Leeds United welcome Brentford to Elland Road on Sunday in one of the most intriguing games of Matchweek 2, with both clubs arriving with confidence after winning their opening Premier League fixtures.

Leeds began their campaign with a 1-0 victory away at Nottingham Forest, before beating the same opponents 2-0 in the Carabao Cup during the week. Brentford, meanwhile, made a huge statement by beating Tottenham 3-0 before following that up with a 6-1 cup victory over Birmingham. �

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That makes this much more than an ordinary early-season fixture.

Daniel Farke has a selection decision to make, particularly after making six changes for the midweek cup victory. Football365 expects the Leeds boss to largely restore the side that started the league opener. �

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James Trafford is expected to make his first Premier League home appearance at Elland Road, with Jaka Bijol, Joe Rodon and Tarik Muharemovic providing the defensive cover. Jayden Bogle, Ethan Ampadu, James Justin and Anton Stach are also expected to feature, while Harry Wilson, Brenden Aaronson and Dominic Calvert-Lewin are tipped to lead the attack. �

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There is also encouraging injury news for Leeds.

Farke confirmed that Ilia Gruev is edging closer to a return, while Gabi Gudmundsson and Willy Gnonto were expected to return to team training before the weekend. The manager said the squad was, at that stage, in a positive position regarding availability. �

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Brentford present a completely different challenge.

Keith Andrews’ side arrive with serious attacking momentum after scoring nine goals across their opening two competitive matches, including the 3-0 demolition of Tottenham. Igor Thiago remains the obvious danger man, while Dango Ouattara and Kevin Schade are expected to provide support. �

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The Bees could also hand new £40m signing El Hadji Malick Diouf his full debut after his move from West Ham. �

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And that creates one of the biggest questions heading into the match:

Can Leeds’ defence contain a Brentford attack that has already scored nine goals in two games?

Interestingly, history suggests this could be a tight contest. The last three Premier League meetings between Leeds and Brentford have ended in draws, including consecutive 0-0 and 1-1 results. �

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But the current form makes Sunday particularly difficult to call.

Leeds have conceded just once across their last five matches, while Brentford have scored 17 goals during their own five-game unbeaten run. �

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📝 Predicted Leeds XI

James Trafford

Jayden Bogle — Jaka Bijol — Joe Rodon — Tarik Muharemovic

Ethan Ampadu — James Justin — Anton Stach

Harry Wilson — Dominic Calvert-Lewin — Brenden Aaronson

There is some variation between published predictions over the exact shape, but Trafford, the defensive core, Stach, Wilson and Calvert-Lewin are among the players repeatedly projected to start. �

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📝 Predicted Brentford XI

Caoimhin Kelleher

Kristoffer Ajer — Nathan Collins — Keane Lewis-Potter

Michael Kayode — Mikkel Damsgaard/Jensen — Vitaly Janelt — Mamadou Sangaré

Dango Ouattara — Igor Thiago — Kevin Schade

Published predictions differ on Brentford’s precise formation and midfield selection, so this should be treated as a projected XI rather than confirmed team news. �

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