Leeds United vs Crystal Palace LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Leeds United face Crystal Palace in the Premier League today.
Leeds head coach Javi Gracia named an unchanged starting line-up for his side’s home game against Crystal Palace. Leading goalscorer Rodrigo and Willy Gnonto are among the substitutes again as Leeds aim for back-to-back league wins following Tuesday night’s 2-1 home victory against Nottingham Forest. Luke Ayling continued in the captain’s role with Liam Cooper also on the bench, while Adam Forshaw returned to the matchday squad.
Palace goalkeeper Sam Johnstone made his first league start for the club in place of Vincente Guaita in boss Roy Hodgson’s second game in charge since returning to Selhurst Park. Jordan Ayew was also back in the starting XI as Wilfried Zaha missed out due to a groin injury.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
Leeds United vs Crystal Palace
GREAT SAVE! Leeds carve open the visitors again, and Firpo picks out Aaronson with a low cross. The delivery is just behind the United States international a little, but an inventive flick looks destined for the bottom corner, until Johnstone gets down to paw it away with a strong left hand.
Leeds United vs Crystal Palace
It is the hosts who have started the better in front of their typically vociferous home support. Can the Eagles weather the storm?
Leeds United vs Crystal Palace
CHANCE! There is a huge early opportunity for Sinisterra, who scored the winner against Forest on Tuesday. The ball falls to him from a tight angle, but his low drive flies past the post. He should have done better there.
Leeds United vs Crystal Palace
The visitors kick us off and we are underway at Elland Road!
Leeds United vs Crystal Palace
The two teams make their way onto the pitch ahead of this huge fixture in the relegation battle.
Leeds United vs Crystal Palace
Injuries mean visiting manager Roy Hodgson is forced into two alterations from the team that beat Leicester, with Wilfried Zaha and Vicente Guaita both ruled out. Johnstone and Ayew are the players chosen to come in, while Mateta is on the bench despite scoring the late winner against the Foxes.
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