Leeds United and Newcastle United have both enjoyed an unbeaten start to the Premier League season, hinting that Monday’s encounter could be highly competitive between two teams seemingly on an upward trajectory.
After avoiding relegation last season, Leeds are looking to push themselves even higher up the table and have lost just one of their last 12 league games. Newcastle, though, are unbeaten in their last six meetings with Leeds.
Newcastle are still settling on a new identity after a disruptive summer that saw many of their best players leave. Matthias Jaissle’s team are conceding too many goals, but have demonstrated their threat in quick transition in games against Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur and Bournemouth.
Here is your complete guide on how to watch today’s Premier League fixture, including kick-off times, broadcast networks, and online streaming options.
Leeds United v Newcastle United
Time (ET): 8pm BST (3pm ET)
Stadium: Elland Road (Leeds)
How to watch
United States: USA, Stream on Fubo
Canada: Stream on Fubo
United Kingdom: Watch on Sky Sports Main Event
What to watch for
Leeds have good reason to fancy their chances of scoring against Newcastle on Monday. The Magpies have allowed 20.3 shots per game, the most of any Premier League team so far this season, highlighting how Jaissle’s team have been a defensive soft touch.
The mid-week 6-3 loss to Chelsea in the EFL Cup also suggests Leeds have their own defensive issues, but Daniel Farke’s approach could see his team beat Newcastle at their own game. Leeds play with intensity across the pitch and will be aggressive in their efforts on Monday.
Newcastle have scored three goals from an Expected Goals (xG) of just 3.0. Their results to start the season have been more positive than many anticipated as star player after star player left over the summer, but the performances have been uneven and difficult to predict.
Player to watch: Anthony Elanga, Newcastle United – The Swedish winger has started the season strongly and will be a key figure in Newcastle’s plan to attack at speed against Leeds. Elanga looks to be a good fit for Jaissle’s approach. Newcastle need him to be in top form.
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