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By @ed_mcintyre98.
Leeds United travel to Turf Moor on Saturday looking for their first league double over Burnley since 2011/12.
The Whites go into the game in high spirits after last Saturday's impressive 3-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur at Elland Road, bouncing back in style after a disappointing 2-0 defeat at Brighton the week before.
Goals from Stuart Dallas, Patrick Bamford, and Rodrigo delivered Leeds their fourth win in eight games (3D, 1L).
Last week's win meant that Leeds have gone their first season back in the Premier League unbeaten at home against the traditional "Big Six", the first newly-promoted side to do so since Birmingham City in 2009/10.
The Whites remain in the top half of the Premier League table, sitting in 10th place on 50 points. With three games left of the season to go, Leeds will have their sights set on finishing as high as possible and ending their first campaign back in the top-flight for 16 years in style.
Meanwhile, Burnley head into Saturday's game on the back of a 2-0 victory away at Fulham, courtesy of goals from Ashley Westwood and Chris Wood.
Monday night's win at Craven Cottage cemented Fulham's relegation to the Championship, ensuring Sean Dyche's Burnley side will have another season in the Premier League.
It was Burnley's second win in three games, with ex-Leeds United striker Chris Wood scoring his eighth goal in as many games.
Chris Wood is Burnley's top scorer this season with 12 goals, five of which coming in his last three games. The number nine could certainly cause his old side a few problems.
TEAM NEWS
Burnley remain without Robbie Brady and Kevin Long while defender Phil Bardsley will also miss the clash due to injury.
Clarets goalkeeper Nick Pope and midfielder Dale Stephens will be assessed.
Leeds United defender and club captain Liam Cooper - who has missed the past four games because of suspension and then injury - is available.
Meanwhile, Kalvin Phillips, Raphinha and Rodrigo are all pushing for recalls after recently returning from injury.
HEAD TO HEAD
- Leeds United came out on top in the reverse fixture, beating Burnley 1-0 at Elland Road in December courtesy of a goal from Patrick Bamford. The Whites will be looking to complete their first league double over the Clarets since the 2011/12 season.
- Burnley could win four consecutive home league matches against Leeds for the first time.
- However, Leeds could claim a fourth straight-top flight victory in this fixture.
- Burnley host Leeds in a top-flight game for the first time since September 1975, when the visitors won 1-0.
MATCH INFORMATION
Burnley vs Leeds United
English Premier League
12:30 Saturday 15th May 2021
Elland Road
Opmerkingen