Leeds: Casilla (6), Dallas (6), Ayling (5), Cooper (7), Alioski (7), Struijk (6), Raphinha (7), Rodrigo (7), Klich (6), Harrison (7), Bamford (6). That's the description of our game, which wasn't good. I can't be more proud of them. De Bock is still on Leedsâ books, despite playing just seven times for the club following a move from Club Brugge in January 2018. There was plenty of attention on Leeds goalkeeper Kiko Casilla before the game with Illan Meslier missing out through illness, and he almost let an effort scramble away from him late on. Brighton: Sanchez (6), Webster (7), Dunk (7), Burn (7), Veltman (6), White (7), Gross (6), Mac Allister (6), March (6), Trossard (7), Maupay (8). It was a similarly close effort at the other end as Brighton also hunted for their second. Leeds United Illan Meslier and Kalvin Phillips dropped out with Kiko Casilla and Liam Cooper back into the XI. The hosts almost nabbed an instant reply, but a quiet Patrick Bamford could not connect properly with Raphina's left-wing cross as it bobbled wide. Meanwhile, Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa should urge a move for this Premier League star…, Give us feedback on your Football FanCast experience, Carlo Ancelotti must not block Joshua King from joining Celtic…, Ralph Hasenhuttl appears set for a huge boost at Southampton…, Any potential Liverpool move for Marcel Sabitzer could be a…, After being linked to Florian Thauvin, Palace must make sure…, Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa must start Robin Koch vs Fulham tonight, Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa should urge a move for this Premier League star…. The Leeds defender was involved again shortly after as White drove forward from deep inside his own half - getting the better of Raphina in the process - but his shot was blocked by Ayling's body. We also offer Casino, Poker, Games and Bingo. "One-nil wins always show a lot about a team, about the character of the team, especially after the week we've had - Man City, and Newport away after 120 minutes and penalties, it's an incredible effort by the players. The £17m-rated Koch could be the key to ensuring Leeds remain solid at the back and can keep a clean sheet, but also offer more in terms of his passing and building things from the back. After making his return to the bench for Leeds United’s last Premier League clash against Chelsea, Robin Koch is surely pushing for a place in the starting line-up. Subs used: Roberts (7), Hernandez (6), Poveda (6). Leeds have lost their first three matches in a calendar year for the first time since 2014 under Brian McDermott, when they lost their first four in all competitions. Adam Webster sent a flying shot his way, and he needed a second grab at it to properly collect. Ezgjan Alioski was chipped through down the left flank, before flashing a low cross into the area. While Bielsa may be reluctant to throw him straight into the thick of things, Koch has shown just what an important and influential player he is for Leeds during the first-half of the campaign. The 2007â08 season was the 113th full season in Sunderland A.F.C. Join Betfair and bet with the best odds. Subs used: Bissouma (6), Tau (6), Propper (6). The Red Devils will be coming into the match on the back of a narrow 1-0 win over West Ham United, whereas Stefano Pioliâs men recorded a 1-0 loss vs Napoli in Serie A on Sunday. Premier League. His cross took a nick off Luke Ayling's foot before pinging off the post and going wide. Marcelo Bielsa conceded that Leeds did not perform to the standards they have set this season as they were beaten 1-0 by Brighton at Elland Road. Report and free match highlights as Brighton win their first Premier League game since November; Neal Maupay has scored in each of his last three league appearances against Leeds and in his last two at Elland Road; Leeds failed to register a shot on target until the 63rd minute. His improvement is incredibly rapid, including in the national team, and he’s on a path to become a world-class player, a monster centre-back.”. For the first time under Marcelo Bielsa, Leeds managed only one shot in a half of football during the opening period and although they were improved in the second half, they did not muster their first effort on target until the 63rd minute when substitute Tyler Roberts fired at the goalkeeper. vs Brighton and Hove Albion. There were some bodies on the line defending from Brighton in the final throes, but a blunt Leeds attack could not find a way through. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's first Premier League hat-trick guided Arsenal to a 4-2 victory over a leaky Leeds at the Emirates despite the visitors' late rally. Leeds were chasing their first win in 2021 and had a gilt-edged chance inside six minutes. Maupay tapped home the only goal of the game in the 17th minute after some superb Brighton play, and the striker has now scored more league goals against Leeds - four in five appearances - than against any other opponent in his English career. Last time out saw Marcelo Bielsa pair summer signing Diego Llorente with Pascal Struijk, but after Koch’s appearance for the U23s earlier in the week, the German could well be in contention for a long-awaited start. "We know we're fighting for points. He has now scored in each of his last three league appearances against them and in his last two at Elland Road. It was some more superb, one-touch football from Graham Potter's side, with Maupay then bursting into the area. Whether it's the very latest transfer news from Elland Road, match previews and reports or news about the Whites' progress in the league or FA Cup, we've got it covered. Brighton's Neal Maupay has scored more league goals against Leeds United (four in five apps) than against any. Leeds now have a 10-day break, next facing Newcastle in the Premier League on Tuesday January 26; kick-off 6pm. An out-of-sorts Leeds were haunted by Neal Maupay once again as his goal earned Brighton a 1-0 victory at Elland Road which ended their nine-game winless Premier League run. I'm proud of the players. Leeds made two changes from their last Premier League game. Rodrigo was lurking but Lewis Dunk did just enough to put him off as the ball flashed wide of the post. Bamford slotted the forward through, but his shot went straight at goalkeeper Robert Sanchez. Leeds' only shot of the half came when Mateusz Klich fired high into the stands, and was quickly followed by Brighton's opener. Both sides had chances late in the game but Leeds were unable to register a third successive home victory in the Premier League and remain winless in 2021, keeping them 12th in the table. But the result should have been different - even without defending well and creating less danger than we're capable of, we should have managed a better result. 's history, their 107th in the league system of English football and 7th in the Premier League.After finishing 1st in the Championship during the 2006â07 season, Sunderland were promoted to the Premier League as champions. Maupay just loves playing against Leeds. After an eight-game drought, the French striker is finally back in the goals, now netting three in his last five league games. Ayling is usually a reliable presence in Leeds' defence, but he had a tough time up against Maupay. As per Whoscored, he boasts the best passing accuracy of any senior Leeds centre-back, and that is vital for Bielsa as he looks for his side to play out from the back. Andrew Michael Lonergan (born 19 October 1983) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for West Bromwich Albion.. Lonergan is a former England U21 international and is also eligible to play for the Republic of Ireland. The 24-year-old had been out of action with a knee injury since early December, when he was forced off the pitch against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. It’s exactly why Koch could be a game-changer for Bielsa as they look to seal all three points tonight. NewsNow aims to be the world's most accurate and comprehensive Leeds United news aggregator, bringing you the latest Whites headlines from the best Leeds sites and other key national and regional sports sources. Play for free, entries by 3:00pm. Brighton could have added a second goal soon afterwards, but Maupay's deflected cross off Luke Ayling's foot hit the crossbar. After making his return to the bench for Leeds Unitedâs last Premier League clash against Chelsea, Robin Koch is surely pushing for a place in the starting line-up. After starting his ⦠Raphina's cross found Bamford inside the area, but three Brighton defenders closed in and Dan Burn nicked the ball from his feet. "Normally the opponent has more difficulty managing the ball than Brighton had today, and normally with the amount of the ball we have we create more opportunities on goal. Former Leeds defender Tony Dorigo dubbed him the “rock” in the middle of the side’s defence earlier in the campaign, and so it must have been incredibly frustrating for Bielsa to be without one of his key men for so long. Huge cheers went up from the away dugout as the referee blew his final whistle, bringing an end to Brighton's winless Premier League run. His goal on Saturday was your typical striker's goal, turning home from a squared cross, although questions will be asked about why he was free to do so. He’s an outstanding organiser. However, he could fire high into the empty Elland Road stands. Leeds 0-1 Brighton: Neal Maupay goal ends Seagulls' winless run, FREE TO WATCH: Highlights from Brighton's win against Leeds in the Premier League, Greenwood seals Utd comeback win over Brighton, Rudiger ejected from Chelsea training after Kepa bust-up, Valencia walk off pitch after alleged racism in Cadiz match, Jose: Not a good point | Bruce: It should have been three, Ole: Injured Martial could be out for season, Brighton and Hove Albion's Lewis Dunk (left) and Adam Webster celebrate victory at Leeds, Jack Harrison missed a big chance at the start of the second half, Tyler Roberts impressed when he came on as a substitute, having Leeds' first shot on target, Neal Maupay scored again against Leeds on Saturday afternoon. It was a superb team goal as former Leeds loanee Ben White drove through the midfield before finding Alexis Mac Allister. A slack pass from Alioski allowed Maupay to drive into the area, before cutting the ball back for the incoming Trossard. Leeds' only shot of the half came when Mateusz Klich fired high into the stands, and was quickly followed by Brighton's opener. With Casilla under pressure, he would give the goalkeeper a little nudge here and there. Hello and welcome to our live blog bringing you coverage of Leeds U23s vs Newcastle U23s. Leeds have conceded 14 league goals at Elland Road this season, as many as they shipped in 23 home games last term in the Championship. Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa: "We can defend better than the way we defended, and we can create more danger and chances on goal than the ones we created. I thought we were smart in our defensive game. He has also became just the second player to net 10+ away Premier League goals for Brighton after Glenn Murray (11), and fans will be hoping it continues for a long time yet. The 28-year-old has spent time on loan at K.V. Crystal Palace Under-23s take on Sunderland today (Monday, 22nd March, 13:00 GMT) as they look to bounce back from defeat last time out â and you can see how the boys get on LIVE via Palace TV. Many Sunderland fans have been left to slam the display of Grant Leadbitter in their 1-1 draw with Lincoln City in the EFL League One on Saturday afternoon. Sunderland had been relegated in the 2005â06 season with the record low points tally at the time of 15. 03 Mar 2021 19:53:15 Leeds make contact with Real Madridâs Lucas Vazquez after he turned down a.. 12 Feb 2021 18:22:57 Phil Hay reporting today that Leeds United will spend another £100 million.. 28 Feb 2021 14:17:22 Why are people so hard on Berm, he is the only one that has an opinion and.. Davy Propper, Bernardo and Percy Tau were replaced by Pascal Gross, Solly March and Neal Maupay. It was important we demonstrated we're up for that fight, we can adapt, we can play against the opposition. Leeds were improved after the break - having six shots and 67.3 per cent of the possession - and went close inside five minutes. Brighton boss Graham Potter: "To come here, third game in six days, to play a team with incredible physicality, and to keep a clean sheet and win 1-0 away from home is a fantastic result. Scott Parker insists Brighton vs Newcastle is an 'irrelevance' to Fulham ahead of huge Leeds clash Fulham take on Leeds on Friday evening before relegation rivals Brighton and ⦠However, it only went as far as Jack Harrison, but his effort fired just wide of the target. Bet on this weeks Football with Betfair. Koch also ranks very highly compared to the rest of his Leeds teammates when it comes to his defensive contributions too, averaging the third best in terms of interceptions per match, and being dribbled past the fewest amount of times per game of any defender. We've performed well but we haven't got the points. The Magpies come into this game on the back of a 1-1 draw with Sunderland ⦠Oostende, Sunderland and ADO Den Haag and is currently with Zulte Waregem in his home country Belgium. The two basic aspects of our game were lower which is to make it difficult for the opponent when they have the ball and to generate many chances on goal.". Brighton are in FA Cup action next weekend, hosting Blackpool on Saturday, before facing Fulham in the league on Wednesday January 27; kick-off 7.30pm. Grab a NOW TV Sky Sports Month Pass for just £24.99 p/m for 3 months (usually £33.99 p/m). Do not miss your chance to land the £250,000 in Saturday's Super 6 round. Back Sunderland & Blackpool to Win, and BTTS in AFC Wimbledon v Northampton @ an Odds Boost of 6.5 11/2 *The Daily Acca has had an OddsBoost to 11/2 ⦠Both players were involved again shortly after as Bamford was unable to turn a chipped Pablo Hernandez ball goalwards, with it also evading the incoming Roberts at the back post. Today we got three points and overall deserved the points.". Man of the match: Neal Maupay. On the break, I thought we created some opportunities as well to score. For Brighton, they end a run of nine league games without a victory and move above Burnley - who lost 1-0 to West Ham - into 16th place. Brighton made three changes from midweek. Only against Sheffield United in March 2019 (0) have Leeds had fewer shots on target in a game under Marcelo Bielsa at Elland Road than the two they registered today against Brighton. If you open up too much you can make it a game that favours them. He played a neat give and go with Leandro Trossard before squaring the ball for the unmarked Maupay at the back post. Graham Potter praised the effort his players showed and was pleased with their overall performance in their 1-0 away win against Leeds United. Exclusive Premier League commentary, breaking sports news, insightful interviews & the latest sporting debate from talkSPORT - Listen live now! Five minutes later, Brighton could have had their second. The Whites make the trip back to London on Friday night – a city in which they have a wretched record of losing 13 of their last 14 games in all competitions – when they take on Fulham at Craven Cottage. Vincenzo Grifo, Koch’s former teammate at Freiburg, raved about his ability to The Athletic, saying: “He’s very vocal at the back and he loves to have the game in front of him. He was constantly hounding the Leeds defence too. 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