Leeds United face a trip to a Sunday afternoon trip to a Sunderland side bottom of the table in their next Premier League game - and this is how we think the Whites will line up.
Boss Daniel Farke named an unchanged side for a fifth game in a row for last weekend’s Roses derby at home to arch rivals Manchester United who left Elland Road with a 1-1 draw after Bryan Mbeumo’s first-half opener was cancelled out by Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s strike after the break.
In the bid for a winner, Noah Okafor, the hero from April’s win at Old Trafford, was the first player taken off by Farke as Lukas Nmecha was introduced with 16 minutes left to partner Calvert-Lewin upfront.
The second and only other change then saw Sean Longstaff brought on for Ao Tanaka as Farke changed is centre-midfield, Longstaff finishing the game in a midfield three along with captain Ethan Ampadu and Anton Stach who, along with Okafor, experienced a frustrating afternoon.
The point still kept Leeds flying high in seventh place but Farke admitted his disappointment at not taking all three points from the match and his men will now look to get back on the winning trail in Sunday’s 4.30pn kick-off against rock bottom Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.
Joe Rodon and Dan James were the only two players out injured for the visit of the Red Devils and it remains to be seen quite when both players are back. Moroever, will Farke be tempted to make any changes to his attack or centre midfield?
There’s plenty to ponder and this is the XI that we think he will send out at the Stadium of Light which would entail a big Farke first.
1. GK: James Trafford
One of many no-brainer picks in the XI, the new record signing and new no 1 who was very alert during the draw against the Red Devils. | AFP via Getty Images
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2. RWB: Jayden Bogle
The right back who plays more like a right winger was probably United's biggest threat going forward in open play against the Red Devils and he's another automatic selection. Surely only a matter of time before he gets an England call. | Bruce Rollinson/PA Wire
3. CB: James Justin
Joe Rodon is gradually nearing a return and Jaka Bijol is also waiting in the wings on the bench but it would appear likely that the back three will stay the same for now and at least until Rodon is back. Who makes way then will be an interesting call. | Getty Images
4. CB: Nico Elvedi
Swiss international defender Elvedi has proved an excellent signing for just £8.5m from Borussia Monchengladbach and will take some shifting from the side even when Rodon is back. | Getty Images
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5. CB: Tarik Muharemovic
Muharemovic wasn't cheap at £34.1m from Sassuolo but even that price tag is now looking like a snip after his early season displays. Quite clearly a class act defender and another of the first names on the team sheet. | Getty Images
6. LWB: Gabi Gudmundsson
Clear first choice left back and another no-brainer pick, Like Bogle, the Swede could prove key at both ends of the pitch against the Black Cats as he bombs up and down the left flank. | Getty Images