Leeds United v Blackburn Rovers live: Updates and analysis from Elland Road, TV details, new Sheffield United chance
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Leeds are entering the new year sitting two points clear of the second-placed Blades at the top of the division and Chris Wilder’s side must wait until 8pm before taking in their New Year’s Day fixture at fourth-placed Sunderland. It means Daniel Farke’s Whites can establish a five-point gap to their Sheffield rivals, albeit having played a game more, with a victory from this afternoon’s visit of fifth-placed Blackburn.
Here we will bring you all of the pre-match build-up followed by in-game updates and analysis before post-match reaction. The 3pm kick-off is being broadcast live on Sky Sports Plus.
Leeds United v Blackburn Rovers live
Warm ups done
Rodon leads the charge back to the changing rooms, Struijk has the captain’s armband again with Ampadu on the bench.
Burnley v Stoke
Also on at 3pm so eyes will be on that one too - time now to open a big gap if at all possible.
The wings
2: Can often change but it’s James on the right and Solomon on the left. An early half chance as Aaronson gets to the edge of the box after Piroe holds the ball up but Pears gathers the loose ball
CHANCE LEEDS
6: Header from Struijk from a Rothwell corner, plants it down but not much power and Pears gathers
Ooo crikey chance Leeds, close!
9: Piroe closes down a backpass to Pears who slips and almost falls over but just about gets it clear, very close
Aaronson
12: Down getting treatment after a blow to the head in the early attack, looks like he might have a black eye on the way, looks a bit dazed
13: Was the offender, caught Aaronson with a trailing arm but it didn’t look like much, anyway, he’s back up and looks okay. Blackburn very solid here and look like they will be hard to break down. Ohasi leads a three man attack staying upfield where possible
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