Leeds United are up against Brentford this weekend, and Keith Andrews’ side have also had a great start to the season. They have won their last two games and have conceded just one goal.
They have also scored nine goals in the process; three coming against Spurs in the league.
Leeds will have a difficult time keeping them at bay, but Daniel Farke’s men have proven they have the quality to shut out teams.
Two games against Nottingham Forest have ended without conceding. And this weekend, the Whites have the added advantage of playing in front of the Elland Road crowd.
It is early in the season, but these games set the tone for how the campaign will go.
Chris Sutton gives verdict on Leeds United game
Leeds United players celebrate against Forest
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Last season, Leeds United were unbeaten in both games against Brentford in the league – both ending in draws.
Farke will be hoping to get the better of Keith Andrews on Sunday.
Chris Sutton has predicted the result of the upcoming game on his BBC Sport column. He mentions that it will be a tough game between both sides that will end in a draw.
”Leeds and Daniel Farke proved loads of people wrong last season. But they were pretty cagey against Nottingham Forest last week in the Premier League.”
”They weren’t very creative but then they got the job done against them in the EFL Cup in midweek and because of that I can’t see Leeds losing.”
”Brentford are off to an absolute flyer – smashing Tottenham then hitting Birmingham for six or seven. They’ve started well with all the talk about their new midfielder Mamadou Sangare who now looks a bargain.”
”I think this is going to be really tight because Brentford like to play on the counter-attack.”
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Sunday will be a real test of Leeds’ attacking quality
In both games against Nottingham Forest, even though they did get the result, there was something missing in attack.
Leeds did far better in front of goal in the League Cup, but the first game was awkward to watch.
Brentford have shown this season that they can keep sides out and score at will. Daniel Farke’s attack will have a lot to do if they want to break down a very stubborn defence.
The game on Sunday is going to be an early test to see if Leeds have what it takes this season.
