Leeds United will host Stoke City on Monday, with the Whites set to confirm Premier League promotion. There are three games left in the Championship, and the title could even be decided in the next two games.
Burnley and Sheffield United also clash on Monday. This hands Leeds a huge advantage as they know that the Blades failing to get a result means that they will secure promotion. Daniel Farke’s men currently sit on 91 points, and according to Opta, they have a 99% chance of promotion.
After a run of three straight wins, Leeds will be hoping to crown their season on Monday.
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Stoke City boss makes Leeds United claim
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Leeds face Stoke City on Monday, as they prepare to take a step closer to Premier League promotion. Ahead of their visit to Elland Road, Stoke City boss Mark Robins said his team were prepared for the tough test:
“We go to Elland Road next,”
“That is a tough game. There’s no doubt about it. It’s a tough game. We are going to have to be really good, have a bit of luck and be really good.
“We can go there and really enjoy it and then get ready for our final home game on Friday after that. In the meantime we can enjoy this tonight and then get back to work tomorrow,”
Ahead of Monday’s game, Stoke City could be without up to six first team stars. With Jordan Thompson being ruled out for the rest of the season.
Daniel Farke has a superior record vs Mark Robins
Leeds boss Daniel Farke has the upper hand against Mark Robins in their career so far. The only time the Stoke City boss has had a victory over the German was back in 2024.
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Since 2020, Farke has faced Robins six times and has won three, drawing twice. The Leeds boss was in charge when the team thrashed Mark Robins 3-0 when he was in charge of Coventry City. Leeds will be looking to extend their unbeaten run at Elland Road in 2025.
