LEEDS, England — As Championship action escalates, Leeds United dey look for victory against Preston North End this afternoon to reclaim top position. With the sun shining in West Yorkshire, kick-off dey just almost ready as the teams don come out.
Leeds United manager Daniel Farke make one change from their latest 1-0 win at Middlesbrough. Wilfried Gnonto go start on the wing in place of Dan James, wey dey miss due to hamstring injury. Also, defender Pascal Struijk still dey recover from foot injury, so him no fit feature.
Preston head coach Paul Heckingbottom make two changes for the game after dem draw 2-2 with Cardiff City in midweek. Jayden Meghoma and Jordan Storey don replace Ryan Porteous and Will Keane, wey dem don put on bench.
Despite recent struggles, Leeds don manage one crucial win against Middlesbrough, snapping a run of just one win in their last six matches (D4 L1). This victory restore hope as dem dey eye a return to the top after Burnley secured three points last night. Leeds dey unbeaten at Elland Road, with a record of 14 wins and 3 draws all season.
Preston dey grappling with form, as dem don only collect one win from their last ten games (D6 L3). Coach Heckingbottom dey worried as his side dey sit seven points above relegation zone with five matches still to play.
Meanwhile, Plymouth Argyle head coach Miron Muslic make significant changes after dem suffer a heavy 3-0 defeat to Swansea. Four players don switch inside the lineup, while Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder decide to make five changes after dem loss to Millwall. Today’s meeting between Sheffield United and Plymouth also dey critical for both teams.
Sheffield United dey desperate for points to stay competitive for promotion, as dem sit two points behind Leeds and five behind top-placed Burnley. Dem last visit to Home Park came 2009, when dem secure a 1-0 victory. Sheffield United don win only once in their last three matches but dey pose as strong contenders for today’s match.
Plymouth need dis points to boost their hope of survival, especially after a poor run leave dem five points adrift from safety. Every point go important as dem pursue a chance for escape from relegation zone.
As teams prepare to clash today, Leeds dey ready to challenge Preston for top spot, while Sheffield United go push against Plymouth for crucial points. With only three weeks remaining, every fixture dey carry weight for clubs as dem look towards playoffs and relegation battles.
