Overview
- Leeds remain unbeaten early in the Premier League and sit third with eight points after a 4-1 win over Newcastle on Monday, a run Daniel Farke says reflects quality rather than luck.
- Dominic Calvert-Lewin has scored in each of his last five home top-flight games for Leeds and was rewarded with an England recall, making him central to Leeds' strong home record.
- Manager Daniel Farke confirmed Ilia Gruev is available for selection while Harry Wilson has a quad injury and Joe Rodon is still out, shaping the personnel Leeds can use at Elland Road.
- Crystal Palace have won only once in the league under Pierre Sage and sit 16th, yet they beat Lech Poznań 4-0 in the Europa League even as their defence has conceded two or more goals in 10 straight top-flight matches.
- Statistical models and bookmakers favour Leeds to win at Elland Road, a result that would match the club's best five-game Premier League start since 2001–02 and bolster their target of reaching 40 points quickly.