Leeds United are riding high on confidence and momentum ahead of their Premier League clash with Crystal Palace at Elland Road on Sunday.
Daniel Farke’s team are unbeaten in the Premier League after the first four league games, and the 4-1 win over Newcastle on Monday night has sent confidence soaring within the club.
Leeds are not only favourites to keep their unbeaten run going but also to earn three more points when they take on a Crystal Palace side who have not made a good start this season.
The Eagles have lost three of their opening four Premier League games and have several injury concerns ahead of arriving in Yorkhire for the weekend’s clash.
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Ally McCoist goes big on Leeds United for the Palace clash
Expectations from Leeds after Monday night are huge, and they are tipped to swat aside the Palace side at home on Sunday afternoon.
Ally McCoist has praised the way Leeds dismantled Newcastle at Elland Road on Monday night and was impressed by their aggressive style of football.
The former striker tipped Leeds to score another dominating win on Sunday and predicted a 3-0 victory for the home side.
Asked if Leeds will keep the momentum going on Sunday, McCoist told TNT Sports: “Yes, they do, because I think they have got something.
“You look at that performance against Newcastle, the momentum, the way they played that game, on the front foot, aggressive.
“If they keep that going, and the place is with them, that’s a 3-0 victory for me.”
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The onus is on Leeds ahead of the Palace clash
Daniel Farke has repeatedly tried to temper the growing expectations around Leeds, but the win over Newcastle has changed the outlook for the team. The focus is now firmly on the Whites to show Monday night was more than a one-off.
Crystal Palace’s visit to Elland Road on Sunday gives Leeds the perfect opportunity to do exactly that. After such an impressive performance against Newcastle, the pressure is now on Farke’s team to deliver again, and anything less than three points would be disappointing.
Palace have struggled for consistency in the opening weeks and will arrive without several important attacking players, giving Leeds another reason to believe they can take control of the game.
If Leeds genuinely want to be involved in the European conversation come the end of the season, these are the matches they cannot afford to let slip. Home games against teams struggling for form have to become opportunities for Farke’s side to collect maximum points.
Leeds have raised expectations with their early-season performances. The onus is now on them to maintain those standards and prove the Newcastle victory was the start of something, rather than simply a memorable night at Elland Road.
