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Leeds United have seven games to retain their Premier League status and despite some disappointing recent results, are well-placed to do so. Daniel Farke’s side have 33 points from 31 games, enough to see them four clear of the relegation zone and above all of West Ham, Nottingham Forest and Tottenham Hotspur.
There is no doubt that goals have been a recent issue, however, with Leeds failing to score in their last four league games. An incorrect dismissal and the failure to award a clear penalty haven’t helped, but the attack has dried up a little with Dominic Calvert-Lewin not as free-scoring as he once was.
That could all change after the break, though, with two exciting returnees in Noah Okafor and Gabriel Gudmundsson. And with those two back, the YEP has attempted to put together a starting-XI that will get Leeds scoring and ensure their Premier League survival.
7. CM: Ethan Ampadu
The glue that gels this team together. When Ampadu plays well, Leeds play well and barring a few minor blips, the captain has been excellent all season. | Richard Sellers/PA Wire
8. CM: Anton Stach
The all-action midfielder is a perfect partner for Ampadu, pressing higher up the pitch, winning loose balls and driving Leeds forward. Quality set-pieces have been important all season. | George Wood/Getty Images
9. LWB: Gabriel Gudmundsson
Was so sorely missed against Brentford, with Justin clearly not able to get round an opposition full-back and to the byline. The Swede's return will give Leeds much more attacking threat down that side. | AFP via Getty Images
10. RW: Brenden Aaronson
Calls for a change have been understandable, but with more attacking players around him Aaronson won't carry such a creative burden and should hopefully rediscover winter form. Is also the most comfortable drifting into the No.10 role when Bogle bombs forward. | Richard Sellers/PA Wire Photo: Richard Sellers/PA Wire
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11. LW: Noah Okafor
Returning ahead of Gudmundsson, Okafor will make Leeds' left-hand side a serious problem for opponents again. Farke's best one-on-one winger and can commit multiple defenders, opening up space for the likes of Aaronson or Stach. | Getty Images
12. ST: Dominic Calvert-Lewin
Been a few weeks since he last scored but hold-up play has still been largely solid. Leeds need to provide better service, particularly against bottom-half opponents, and he will add to the current 10-goal tally. | Richard Sellers/PA Wire Photo: Richard Sellers/PA Wire