United hope to go four games undefeated for the first time this season when they take on Watford at Vicarage Road on Saturday.
It's a huge game at the foot of the Premier League as, with the end of the season in sight, both sides are desperate to secure the points they need to keep them in the top flight.
The Hornets have a game in hand over Leeds but trail the Whites by eight points, so they must come out on top this weekend if they've a hope of catching Jesse Marsch's men.
Last time out, United were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw by Southampton as James Ward-Prowse's talent for free-kicks cancelled Jack Harrison's lead.
Liam Cooper and Kalvin Phillips both did well on their return to action, with the skipper unexpectedly completing the full ninety minutes while Phillips made a strong impact on the game from the bench in the second half.
Whites boss Marsch was delighted to see the effect that the pair's return had on his team.
“The point is certainly important in our season, but to have two big players like Liam and Kalvin back in the group and closer to full fitness is massive for us at this moment," Marsch said.
“We’re going to need those guys in a big way. They provide a big presence to our team, so that was a big step forward for us.
"I think he's [Phillips] fantastic. You can see his quality, you can see his poise, you can see the confidence he brings to the group.
“When I say we were pushing in the last 15-20 minutes, I think Kalvin was a really big part of that. He came on the pitch and really just settled things down for us.”
After a dramatic night at Molineux saw four players hauled off with injury concerns, Marsch's squad escaped the Saints clash largely unscathed, but Whites fans were horrified to learn that young attacking ace Joe Gelhardt had suffered an injury while appearing for the Under 23s on Monday night.
Supporters had hoped to see the 19-year-old start against Southampton but Marsch revealed a false positive covid test had kept Gelhardt out of training and so he was not quite up to scratch.
The teenager looked to be in the mood for the academy side but was pulled off with a suspected dead leg. With assesments ongoing this week, United fans await the fresh injury update that will be issued by Marsch in his pre-match press conference on Thursday.
This is how we expect Leeds United to line up against Roy Hodgson's side on Saturday:
7. CM - Mateusz Klich
One of Klich or Adam Forshaw must make way for Kalvin Phillips. Watford have the third worst defensive record in the league (behind Leeds and Norwich) and Leeds must exploit that in this vital relegation clash. Marsch should be swayed toward the more attack-minded Klich when making his selection. Photo: Stu Forster
8. RW - Raphinha
The Brazilian is still not quite showing the dazzling form Whites fans know he is capable of but, in the setting up of Jack Harrison's goal, Raphinha showed desire and tenacity of the kind that Marsch hopes will form the bedrock of the Whites' survival bid. Photo: Alex Pantling
9. LW - Jack Harrison
Harrison has scored in each of Leeds' last two Premier League games, but he hasn't been playing at his best. The only player who could out him from Marsch's XI is Dan James, who is needed to lead the line, so Harrison keeps his place. Photo: Stu Forster
10. SS - Rodrigo
The 31-year-old has really found his feet under Marsch. Rodrigo was at the heart of things against Southampton and hopefully will be busy again at Watford. Photo: Jan Kruger
11. ST - Dan James
The injury sustained by Joe Gelhardt on Monday pretty much solves Marsch's attacking dilemma for him. The Whites boss has shown faith in young number nine Sam Greenwood but will more likely opt for experience out of position at Vicarage Road. Photo: Stu Forster