Preview: Burnley v Leeds United: Team news, how to watch, weather latest
Leeds United can extend their lead at the top of the Championship table when they travel to Turf Moor on Monday evening.
The Whites scored inside the first minute via Manor Solomon before Daniel James wrapped up the three points in a routine 2-0 win against Norwich City last time out.
Daniel Farke’s side can now inflict a two-for-one sucker punch to his Championship rivals by beating title-challengers Burnley after Sheffield United fell to an unlikely defeat against Hull City.
Preview
Although Leeds continued their stellar form at Elland Road on Wednesday (22 January), the match produced some unsavoury scenes.
Joe Rothwell was at the centre of the controversy after his blatant dive in the second half, with the hosts firmly in the driving seat, which resulted in widespread backlash aimed at the midfielder.
Nevertheless, the Whites never looked like losing control of the contest and will need to replicate the display against an in-form Burnley side.
A Luca Koleosho strike helped Scott Parker’s side claim the three points at Elland Road in the reverse fixture, and they will move level on points at the Championship summit if they can pull off a league double over Leeds.
Even more worrying for Farke, Burnley have not lost a league match since the 1-0 loss against in November and have only been beaten twice all season.
Considering the Whites have struggled on the road this term, this contest is set up to have massive ramifications in the Championship title race.
Form Guide [Championship]
Burnley: WDWDD
Leeds United: WWDDW
Burnley v Leeds United weather latest
The clash at Turf Moor is expected to proceed as planned despite the latest UK weather warnings.
The Met Office issued a flood warning for the Lancashire area on Saturday morning (25 January), with no indication as of yet how this will affect Monday’s match.
However, with no yellow, amber or red alerts in place, supporters can expect for the match to take place.
Team News for Burnley v Leeds United
Farke revealed on Thursday (23 January) that defender Pascal Struijk could return to training sooner than expected, but the Belgian will not be with the squad for the trip to Turf Moor.
Patrick Bamford is also on the sidelines, and the usual pair of Joel Piroe and Mateo Joseph will battle for a starting berth.
Jordan Beyer and Aaron Ramsey will be missing for Burnley, while Manuel Benson and Nathan Redmond will be monitored ahead of the clash.
Predicted lineups for Burnley v Leeds United
Burnley: Trafford, Roberts, Egan-Riley, Esteve, Humphreys, Laurent, Cullen, Anthony, Brownhill, Foster, Flemming
Leeds United: Meslier, Bogle, Ampadu, Rodon, Firpo, Rothwell, Tanaka, James, Aaronson, Solomon, Piroe
Where to watch?
The match at Turf Moor kicks off at 8pm GMT on Monday (27 January) and will be available live on Sky Sports Football, Sky Sports + and available to stream via the SkyGo and NOWTV apps.
Alternatively, supporters can also listen to commentary on BBC Radio Leeds.
Prediction: Burnley 1-1 Leeds United
Turf Moor will host the second tier’s two most consistent sides on Monday evening, and the game will be decided by fine margins.
Burnley have already gotten one over on the Whites this year – paired with their abhorrent away form, the cards are stacked in the hosts’ favour.
However, Farke’s men will not go down without a fight, and his talented squad is more than capable of taking the game to Burnley at Turf Moor. However, it is too difficult to pick a winner between the sides.
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