Leeds vs Burnley: the matchup, the stakes, the verdict

Follow build-up before live text commentary as Leeds United host already-relegated Burnley in the Premier League. Leeds vs Burnley has emerged this Friday as one of the stories drawing attention in New Zealand.

Key facts

• Follow build-up before live text commentary as Leeds United host already-relegated Burnley in the Premier League.
• Leeds United return to Premier League action this week, welcoming Burnley to Elland Road under the lights on Friday evening.
• 34 min Burnley are starting to have more possession the Leeds half.
• 26 min Leeds have had over 70 per cent possession and six shots at goal to none by Burnley.
• If Leeds beat relegated – and now managerless - Burnley at Elland Road on Friday they will reach 43 points and be extremely unlikely to meet the same fate as their opponents.

What we know

Going deeper, Leeds United return to Premier League action this week, welcoming Burnley to Elland Road under the lights on Friday evening.

On the substance, 34 min Burnley are starting to have more possession the Leeds half.

Beyond the headlines, 26 min Leeds have had over 70 per cent possession and six shots at goal to none by Burnley.

More precisely, If Leeds beat relegated – and now managerless - Burnley at Elland Road on Friday they will reach 43 points and be extremely unlikely to meet the same fate as their opponents.

It is worth noting that Leeds have 40 points, twice as many as relegated Burnley, and are almost safe.

By the numbers

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On a related note, 45 min Tchaouna leads a Burnley break and stands up a nice cross beyond the far post.

Going deeper, 40 min Stach, the best player on the pitch, wins another corner for Leeds.

On the substance, 37 min Now Tchaouna is booked for throwing a second ball onto the pitch in frustration after a throw-in is given to Leeds.

What they're saying

“It’s a question of whether there’ll be rain after today’s sunshine for Leeds this evening,” writes Steve Norgate. “And yes, that is a reference to the misspelling of Lucas Berri, I mean, Perri.”

“There’s definitely no complacency,” he said, speaking before the news of Scott Parker’s departure. “I’ve got so much respect for Scott.

The wider context

On a related note, Last season, Leeds and Burnley were separated only by goal difference.

Going deeper, 20 min The biggest danger to Leeds is probably complacency.

On the substance, 4 min Plenty of early pressure from Leeds, as you’d expect.

Beyond the headlines, It’s 23 years since a team was relegated from the Premier League after reaching 40 points – but that may happen this year, so Leeds still have a bit of work to do, especially as two of their last three games are away to Spurs and West Ham.

More precisely, Jamie RedknappFormer Liverpool midfielder on Sky Sports.

The bottom line

• Leeds have been the brighter side, had more energy, they look like a side that wants to win and know what's at stake.
• Minute-by-minute report: Daniel Farke’s side look to move further away from the relegation zone.
• Not the greatest first half at Elland Road, but Leeds have been much the better team and lead through Anton Stach’s excellent early goal.
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