Dominic Calvert-Lewin challenged to become ‘Leeds hero’ as double sets up win over Crystal Palace

Good evening, and welcome to live coverage of Leeds United vs Crystal Palace from the Premier League, as Daniel Farke’s side aim to pull further away from the relegation zone while the visitors look to keep pace in the race for Champions League football.

Leeds are currently 17th in the table, three points ahead of West Ham United, and after Nuno Espirito Santo’s side were beaten by Manchester City earlier today, the Yorkshire side have the chance to double their cushion above the drop zone this evening.

Farke’s future at Elland Road was in doubt around this time last month, with his side losing five games in six, but a switch to a back five at half-time against Manchester City at the end of November has been the catalyst for a change in fortunes for the German.

It was only Phil Foden’s stoppage-time winner that denied Leeds a point at the Etihad after a spirited second-half comeback, and they have since taken five points from games against Chelsea, Liverpool and Brentford.

Crystal Palace make the trip to Elland Road following a 2-2 draw at home against KuPS in the Conference League on Thursday, but manager Oliver Glasner is expected to make 11 changes for tonight’s game and revert to his more familiar starting line-up.

Palace started the day in fifth, level on points with the three teams below them and two points adrift of Chelsea in fourth. But after Enzo Maresca’s side drew away at Newcastle United earlier today, Glasner’s men have the chance to go level on points with them this evening. 

Palace have the best defensive record away from home in the Premier League this season, and they will hope to show evidence of their solidity on the road this evening as they come up against an in-form Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who has scored in each of his last four matches.