Leeds United and Sheffield United dey set for one big clash tonight for Elland Road, as dem both dey fight for promotion to the Premier League. Dis match, wey go kick off by 8 pm, go be one of the most important games for the Championship season so far.
Leeds United, wey dey fifth place in the table, don have mixed start to the season, drawing their last two games against Norwich and Sunderland. Dem need to win dis game to keep their promotion hopes alive. Manager Daniel Farke get some injury worries, as captain Ethan Ampadu and Ilia Gruev still dey out with knee injuries. However, Daniel James and Manor Solomon don return to team training after recovering from their hamstring problems and could be part of the matchday squad.
On the other hand, Sheffield United dey in great form, winning five of their last six league games and sitting in second place in the table. Manager Chris Wilder go welcome back Gustavo Hamer to his starting lineup after he miss the 2-0 win over Luton. Defender John Souttar, who just return from international duty with Australia, also expected to start despite the quick turnaround.
The predicted starting XI for Leeds United include Illan Meslier in goal, with a back four of Jayden Bogle, Joe Rodon, Pascal Struijk, and Junior Firpo. In midfield, Ao Tanaka and Joe Rothwell likely to partner, while Daniel James, Brenden Aaronson, and Willy Gnonto support Joel Piroe up front.
For Sheffield United, Michael Cooper expected to be in goal, with a defense of George Gilchrist, Anel Ahmedhodzic, Harry Souttar, and Enda Stevens. Oliver Arblaster and Vinicius Souza to form the midfield duo, supporting Gustavo Hamer, Callum O’Hare, and Jesurun Rak-Sakyi behind lone striker Kieffer Moore.
The match go be live on Sky Sports Football from 7:30 pm, and fans can also stream it via the Sky Go app or NOW with a day or month membership.
