Comments and predictions for Fulham vs Leeds: Returning empty-handed
The match between Fulham vs Leeds in the Premier League takes place at 9:00 p.m. on September 13. Nghe An Newspaper analyzes performance, makes football comments and predicts the score.
Latest Fulham vs Leeds squad information
Fulham have just one injury to contend with, with Issa Diop having an unspecified problem and set to be assessed ahead of the game. Antonee Robinson is expected to start for the first time this season at left-back, with Timothy Castagne likely to make way. The quartet of Calvin Bassey, Joachim Andersen and Kenny Tete remain in place.
Three new signings Kevin, Samuel Chukwueze and Jonah Kusi-Asare – Kevin is the club's record signing – could all be in the squad, but it is unclear whether coach Silva will start them immediately.
For Leeds, goalkeeper Lucas Perri will miss the next two games with a thigh injury sustained in the draw with Newcastle, with Karl Darlow set to start. Ethan Ampadu and Ao Tanaka have returned to training after knee injuries and will be assessed further.
Strikers Lukas Nmecha and Joel Piroe are also doubtful due to fitness issues. In their absence, Dominic Calvert-Lewin could be handed his first start up front, with Daniel James and Willy Gnonto operating on the flanks.
Latest Fulham vs Leeds predicted lineup
Fulham:
Leno; Tete, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Berge, Lukic; Sessegnon, King, Iwobi; Jimenez
Leeds United:
Darlow; Bogle, Rodon, Struijk, Gudmundsson; Stach, Gruev, Longstaff; James, Calvert-Lewin, Gnonto
Latest Fulham vs Leeds football review
Fulham went into the international break disappointed after losing 2-0 to Chelsea in the Premier League west London derby, with VAR at the centre of controversy at Stamford Bridge.
Youngster Joshua King looked to have scored his first career goal, but the strike was ruled out by VAR after Rodrigo Muniz was deemed to have committed a “careless” foul in the build-up. Ryan Sessegnon was then penalised for handling the ball in the box, giving Enzo Fernandez the chance to double the lead after Joao Pedro had opened the scoring with a header.
Manager Marco Silva was furious with referee Robert Jones, calling VAR decisions “unbelievable”. Fulham have conceded penalties in five consecutive Premier League games – the longest streak in the competition’s history, alongside Wimbledon (1999) and Norwich City (2011). No team has ever conceded a penalty in six consecutive games.
Fulham are one of four teams yet to win this season, having picked up just two points from three games. The Cottagers are in danger of failing to win their opening four top-flight games for the fourth time in their history, after 1951-52 (seven), 2011-12 and 2020-21 (six).
Silva's side have also failed to keep a clean sheet in 12 Premier League games, and have only kept five in their last 43. Since the 2022-23 season, only West Ham (22) have kept fewer clean sheets. However, Fulham have won their last three meetings with Leeds, giving them some confidence ahead of this weekend's clash.
Leeds United started their Premier League return with a 1-0 win over Everton at Elland Road, but last season's Championship champions have since gone three games without a win in all competitions.
They lost 5-0 to Arsenal, then were eliminated by Sheffield Wednesday in the second round of the League Cup on penalties, before drawing 0-0 with Newcastle despite only having one shot on target.
However, coach Daniel Farke remains optimistic, stressing that having 4 points after 3 matches along with 2 clean sheets is a positive sign. He affirmed that any new player needs a "solid defense" to stay in the league.
Leeds will need to improve their poor form in London, having lost eight consecutive Premier League games in the capital, conceding 26 goals. The last time they had a longer losing streak in London was between 1925-1930 (12 games).
Latest Fulham vs Leeds score prediction
Based on the above football comments, we and the world's leading football sites have given the results of the match.Fulham vs Leedsas follows:
- Sportsmole:Fulham 2-1 Leeds
- WhoScore:Fulham 2-0 Leeds
- Our newspaper predicts:Fulham 2-1 Leeds
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