Leeds United vs Newcastle preview: Team news, opposition lowdown and score prediction
Leeds United are looking to end a three-game winless run in all competitions against Newcastle United on Monday.
Daniel Farke's side haven't tasted victory since the second of their back-to-back wins over Nottingham Forest on 25 August.
The Magpies, however, are fresh off a 1-0 Carabao Cup win over Championship side Millwall.
Matthias Jaissle is loving life as Newcastle's new manager, with the 38-year-old becoming an instant hit with the St James' Park faithful.
Ahead of Monday night's clash at Elland Road, MOT Leeds News has you covered with all you need to know before the 8pm kick-off.
Newcastle United: What can Leeds expect from Matthias Jaissle's side?
Five games in as Newcastle boss, and Jaissle is yet to taste defeat in the Magpies dugout.
One win and two draws mark their return from their opening three Premier League games of the season.
Jaissle's approach isn't a high-pressing nor possession-based one, instead favouring to keep men behind the ball before launching lightning fast counter-attacks.
Anthony Elanga is particularly thriving under the German, and could cause major problems on the break if and when Leeds get caught committing too many players forward.
Their defence is vulnerable though, having conceded twice against Liverpool, Bournemouth and West Brom in the Carabao Cup.
Newcastle have won both of their away games in all competitions in 2026-27 though, and will be confident of making that three on Monday.
So, what is the latest team news for both sides ahead of this encounter?
Newcastle set to be without a host of important players vs Leeds
A number of players on both sides are expected to miss out on Monday night's clash.
Starting with the visitors, Newcastle will definitely be without Joelinton, Dan Burn and William Osula due to injuries.
Goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen is also a major doubt for this one, as he tries to work back from an ankle problem that sidelined him in their midweek Carabao Cup win over Millwall.
Fellow new signing Amar Dedic is also a serious doubt, as the adventurous full-back was forced off against Millwall with a hamstring injury.
As for Leeds, Mateo Joseph and Joe Rodon will both miss the game as both continue to work back from serious injury issues.
Meanwhile, Ilia Gruev is unlikely to feature, with the Bulgarian last seen kicking a ball in anger in April due to a knee problem.
So, who will might take home the points on Monday night, or is this one more likely to end in a stalemate?
We say: Leeds 2-1 Newcastle
Leeds have lost just one of their last 12 Premier League games, dating back to a 0-0 draw away at Crystal Palace in mid-March.
However, Newcastle are unbeaten in their last six meetings with the Whites, and have the most recent bragging rights after a 4-3 win in January.
Farke's side were perhaps a tad lucky to escape with a draw from Brentford and Brighton.
But conceding six against any team demands a big response, and we're backing Leeds to take that out on Newcastle on Monday with a narrow 2-1 win.