LU Vs WHU Fantasy Team Probable Playing 11 And Match Report: Leeds United welcome a relatively easy set of fixtures starting today.
After coming across a multitude of clubs from the top 6 across the last couple of months, Leeds United are bound to welcome the upcoming set of clashes with open arms. The side has been accorded with a relatively straightforward pile of ties across the festive period, one the side will be looking to make the most of.
For Leeds United, this period could end up being the defining moment for the side in the ongoing edition of the Premier League. While the club has clearly impressed with its brand of electric and flair filled attacking football, the side has yet to accrue points which could hand them a high finish come the end of the campaign.
Although 6 places currently separate Leeds United and West Ham in the points tally, with the point difference only being three points, Leeds United know they can take a massive leap in the table with a triumph today. And after West Ham’s debacle the last time around, the hosts will be quietly confident of easing their way to a win.
LU Vs WHU Fantasy Probable Winner
West Ham have undoubtedly been impressive this season by defence has continued to remain an issue. And its this jittery backline which will bog the club down today as Leeds United canter their way to the three points.
Probable Playing 11
Team News
- Berardi, Diego and Koch are all out for today’s clash due to their ongoing injury issues.
- Arthur is currently on the injury bed for West Ham.
Leeds United
Meslier, Dallas, Ayling, Cooper, Alioski, Phillips, Raphinha, Klich, Rodrigo, Harrison, Bamford
West Ham
Fabianski, Balbuena, Ogbonna, Cresswell, Coufal, Rice, Soucek, Masuaku, Bowen, Haller, Benrahma
Match Details
Premier League 2020-21
Match: Leeds United Vs West Ham
Date And Time: 12th December, Saturday- 1:30am IST
Venue: Elland Road, Leeds
Television: Star Sports Select 1/HD, Disney+ Hotstar
Top Goal Scorer
Leeds United
- Bamford: 8 Goals
West Ham
- Bowen: 4 Goals
Goal-Keeper
Lukasz Fabianski has always been our pick as the goal-keeper when West Ham are in play and the side’s shot stopper will retain his place in our team owing to his pluck and grit.
Defenders
Leeds United haven’t covered themselves in glory when it comes to defence either but it’s the attacking penchant of their defenders which sees us opt for a trio from the club. In Sam Dallas, Luke Ayling and Liam Cooper, the side is bestowed with a string of attacking players, names whose versatility has seen them remain consistently involved in the side’s attacking plays.
Aaron Creswell’s three assists see him retain his place in our setup for the day’s impending showdown.
Midfielders
Providing a peach of an assist for Bamford’s goal against Chelsea sees us make Kalvin Phillips the first pick from Leeds United in this slot. Lining up alongside him is Jack Harrison, a player who se ability to work the flanks and layup the ball for his counterparts on three occasions.
Completing the trio from the side is Mateusz Klich owing to his two goals and three assists. West Ham will meanwhile see us opt for the services of Jarrod Bowen who has the four goals to sit as his side’s top scorer with Declan Rice giving him company for the encounter.
Strikers
Leeds United’s top scorer, striker Bamford wraps up our set of picks for the forthcoming showdown.
Captain And Vice-Captain
Bamford’s 8 goals see him emerge as our captain while Jack is the vice-captain.
Fantasy Team
Lukasz, Aaron, Ayling, Cooper, Alioski, Klich, Harrison, Philips, Bowen, Rice, Bamford
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All our selections are based on in-depth and astute analysis of the players partaking in the match and a perusal of other reasoning. Please incorporate a slew of factors while crafting your own side with this article serving as a guide to the match and players.
