Leeds United return to Elland Road on Saturday and could pull nine points clear of relegation trouble when they host Wolves. Daniel Farke’s side produced one of their best performances of the season to beat Manchester United 2-1 last time out, Noah Okafor’s brace earning a first league win at Old Trafford since 1981.
Speaking ahead of the game on Thursday, Farke confirmed he had no fresh fitness issues to manage while Anton Stach, Joe Rodon and Daniel James all remain doubtful. The Whites boss also warned against complacency, pointing at the recent uptick in form of rock-bottom Wolves ahead of Saturday.
Given the incredible performance at Old Trafford on Monday night, Farke could feasibly keep a winning line-up intact but might also have to manage minutes. Below, the YEP has attempted to predict how he will line up.
7. CM: Ethan Ampadu
Colossal at Old Trafford. Again. Will be tasked with stopping Wolves from springing counter-attacks and keeping things ticking over in midfield. | Local Library
8. CM: Ao Tanaka
Another brilliant front-footed performance from the Japan international at Man Utd. Feels like a shoe-in given recent form and the expectation Leeds will face a lower-block. | Getty Images
9. LWB: Gabriel Gudmundsson
Oh how Leeds have missed their tireless Swede recently. Caused Man Utd all kinds of problems going forward and should do the same to Wolves. | AFP via Getty Images
10. RW: Brenden Aaronson
Bit of an unsung hero on Monday, his intelligent runs pulling Man Utd midfielders out of position and opening up space. Could do with getting back in the goals, given he last scored on January 7. | Getty Images
11. LW: Noah Okafor
The Old Trafford hero and subject of a brilliant new chant, Okafor is the man in form. One-v-one quality will be important to unsettle a Wolves side likely to sit deep. Has to follow up that big-stage showing with consistency. | Local Library
12. ST: Dominic Calvert-Lewin
An absolute menace at Old Trafford, even if there was a lot to be desired in front of goal. Will start so long as he's recovered from Lisandro Martinez's vicious hair pull. | Getty Images