Leeds predicted XI vs Tottenham: Daniel Farke forced to leave out Noah Okafor

Leeds United will look to extend their impressive Premier League run on Monday when they travel to Tottenham.

Since the international break, the Whites have remained unbeaten, beating Manchester United, Wolves and Burnley before snatching a late point against Bournemouth.

Daniel Farke’s side have improved steadily as the season has gone on, adapting seamlessly to life back in the top flight after a difficult start.

In North London, they face a Spurs side chasing a third straight win for the first time since February 2025.

Tottenham claimed their first win of 2026 against Wolves two weeks ago and followed it with victory over Aston Villa, but Leeds will be determined to halt that revival.

Daniel Farke forced into attacking switch ahead of Tottenham clash

Noah Okafor has been in scintillating form for the West Yorkshire outfit of late.

After a brace against Manchester United, the Swiss international has continued to impress alongside Dominic Calvert-Lewin, taking his seasonal tally to eight.

After sustaining a calf strain in the 3-1 win over Burnley, the versatile forward has been ruled out of the trip to Tottenham.

As a result, Farke may turn to Welsh attacker Dan James, who has been underused this term.

The 28-year-old has started just four league games and has struggled to make a real impression.

However, his pace could prove key in replacing Okafor’s attributes.

With Leeds likely to play on the break against Roberto De Zerbi’s in-form Spurs, his speed and athleticism could make the difference alongside Calvert-Lewin, in what would be the only change.

Elsewhere, Gabriel Gudmundsson remains absent, meaning James Justin should continue on the left, while Pascal Struijk has returned to training and should be fit to start in North London on Monday.

Leeds must finish strong ahead of Premier League progression

It has been a magnificent year overall for the Whites, who have taken to the Premier League like a duck to water.

However, they must finish the season strongly as they look to make further progress in the top flight.

While the final position does not bring huge rewards, it could send a real statement ahead of next term if they are to pull clear of the lower echelons of the table.

Leeds were relegated from the Premier League in 2023 after failing to build on an impressive start to the campaign, but a strong finish this month could give them momentum as they look to climb further in the years ahead.