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  1. Leeds 2-2 Bournemouth: What Farke saidpublished at 18:12 BST 27 September

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    Leeds United boss Daniel Farke spoke to BBC Sport after the draw with Bournemouth: "Of course I'm disappointed because we had a really good game, with a really good performance, against a strong opponent. We deserved to win this game. We had way more expected goals and shots. We had big chances.

    "We gave away two set-pieces and they scored both. They didn't have a chance out of the game, so it shows small details can be punished. It feels a bit heartbreaking but I'm proud of the performance.

    "We can't outperform our opponents when you see their quality. Organisation, physicality and a big team spirit is what we need. Their team reduced us to so little chances but they are a proven Premier League side and they were effective today.

    "[Sean] Longstaff was outstanding. His workload, his calmness and his composure.

    "[Dominic] Calvert-Lewin put in an outstanding performance for his team - a 'man of the match' performance. He showed himself in great shape and fitness level. The only pity is he had so many good chances. On another day, he scores two or three."

    Did you know?

    • Leeds United hit eight shots on target during the game, last directing more shots on target in a single Premier League game in September 2021 against Newcastle United (9).

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  2. Leeds v Bournemouth: Team news published at 14:10 BST 27 September

    Leeds United starting XI graphic: Darlow, Bogle, Gudmundsson, Rodon, Struijk, Ampadu, Longstaff, Stach, Aaronson, Okafor, Calvert-Lewin

    Leeds United boss Daniel Farke has named an unchanged team from the side that beat Wolves 3-1 last weekend.

    There is just one change in the entire squad with Dan James returning from injury to replace Harry Gray on the bench.

    Leeds United XI: Darlow, Bogle, Gudmundsson, Rodon, Struijk, Ampadu, Longstaff, Stach, Aaronson, Okafor, Calvert-Lewin

    Substitutes: Meslier, Justin, Bijol, Gruev, Tanaka, Harrison, James, Nmecha, Piroe

    Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola makes three changes from the side that played out a goalless draw with Newcastle United last week.

    Ryan Christie, Justin Kluivert and Amine Adli all come in to the 11 in place of David Brooks, Marcus Tavernier and Alex Scott who drop to the bench.

    Bournemouth XI: Petrovic, Truffert, Senesi, Evanilson, Christie, Adams, Diakite, Kluivert, Jimenez, Adli, Semenyo

    Substitutes: Dennis, Scott, Kroupi Jr, Soler, Gannon-Doak, Hill, Brooks, Tavernier, Milosavljevic

    Bournemouth starting XI graphic: Petrovic, Truffert, Senesi, Evanilson, Christie, Adams, Diakite, Kluivert, Jimenez, Adli, Semenyo
  3. Follow Saturday's Premier League games livepublished at 11:36 BST 27 September

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  4. Sutton's predictions: Leeds v Bournemouthpublished at 11:12 BST 27 September

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    I've been told I absolutely cannot go for 10 draws this week, which is shame because this game has got draw written all over it.

    Being serious, I was very impressed by Leeds' win over Wolves last time out - it really surprised me, but it was a brilliant result that showed what they have got to offer under Daniel Farke, and that they are going to give it a real go this season.

    Even so, I am backing Bournemouth here. The Cherries were a bit flat against Newcastle last week but they usually create loads of chances and that's what I am expecting them to do at Elland Road.

    Sutton's prediction: 1-2

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  5. Leeds v Bournemouth: Key stats and talking pointspublished at 18:58 BST 26 September

    Tom McCoy
    BBC Sport journalist

    Leeds United, who have yet to concede a goal at home this season, take on a Bournemouth side vying for back-to-back clean sheets. BBC Sport takes a look at some of the key themes before Saturday's match.

    Leeds were buoyed by last weekend's 3-1 win at Wolves, with a second victory of the season giving them plenty of momentum heading into a potentially important stretch of autumn fixtures. This is the first of three home games in their next four, with Tottenham and West Ham also visiting Elland Road.

    Daniel Farke's side have not lost at home in the league for 12 months, a run of 22 matches, and have an opportunity to put some more daylight between themselves and the relegation zone. They already have seven points on the board, which equals the combined total of last season's promoted sides after five games.

    Summer signings Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Anton Stach and Noah Okafor were on target in the win at Molineux, when Leeds took their opportunities clinically, attempting just six shots but scoring with three. Chances have been at a premium for the Whites this term, with their overall expected goals total of 4.29 the third lowest in the Premier League.

    Lowest expected goals total in the Premier League this season

    Bournemouth's new-look defence excelling

    Leeds may also need to be ruthless with their finishing when they take on in-form Bournemouth, who have only conceded once in their past four league matches.

    The Cherries' defensive resilience is all the more impressive given they lost three of their first-choice back four over the summer, with defenders Dean Huijsen, Ilya Zabarnyi and Milos Kerkez sold for a combined total of £144.5m.

    It is testament to the work of head coach Andoni Iraola that Bournemouth have nonetheless started strongly and conceded just five goals, which is their lowest total at this stage of a Premier League season.

    And despite struggling to break down Newcastle in Sunday's goalless draw at Vitality Stadium, Iraola's team have claimed 10 points from their opening five fixtures, equalling their best start to a top-flight campaign.

    Bournemouth after five Premier League games
  6. Leeds need to remain 'vigilant' after 'promising start'published at 16:46 BST 26 September

    Lewis Deighton
    Fan writer

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    Five games into the 2025-26 Premier League campaign, Leeds United (seven) and Sunderland (eight) already have a combined 15 points – three more than Southampton managed all of last season.

    In fact, it is five more than the combined points total after five games of Burnley (one), Ipswich Town (three), Leicester City (three), Luton Town (one), Southampton (one) and Sheffield United (one) – the six promoted clubs who have all gone straight back down over the past two campaigns.

    Aided by a spectacular Anton Stach free-kick, which we all felt was in before he struck it, Leeds' 3-1 win at Molineux was Wolves' fifth loss in their opening five games – the worst start to a Premier League season since Norwich City in 2021, who lost their opening six and finished bottom.

    This evidence suggests that at least one established top-flight club could be relegated this term - but, it is important to note that Wolves had almost as poor a start 12 months ago (two points after eight games) and finished on a total of 42.

    Even West Ham's poor start to the season (three points after five games) mirrors that of Crystal Palace's last year, when they did not surpass three points until their ninth game and yet still finished on a total of 53.

    Injuries, Afcon, staffing changes and the January transfer window will all no doubt play a huge role in swinging the campaign for clubs in a potential relegation battle.

    It has been a promising start to Leeds' top-flight return, but we must remain vigilant.

    Lewis Deighton is a visual producer for the Don't Go To Bed Just Yet podcast

  7. 🎧 Can Whites win again?published at 12:24 BST 26 September

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    The team at Don't Go To Bed Just Yet have dropped a fresh episode ready for the weekend.

    Get the lowdown on Leeds' preparations for Bournemouth and find out what the team expect to happen.

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  8. The promoted sides' promising startpublished at 08:10 BST 26 September

    Chris Collinson
    BBC Sport football statistician

    Leeds, Burnley and Sunderland have taken a combined 19 points from their opening five games, making it the best start to a Premier League season by the promoted sides since 2017-18.

    Promoted sides' points after 5 games

2017-18 — 21 points

2018-19 — 14 points

2019-20 — 15 points

2020-21 — 10 points

2021-22 — 14 points

2022-23 — 16 points

2023-24 — 3 points

2024-25 — 7 points

2025-26 — 19 points

    In fact, only four times in Premier League history have the promoted sides made a better start to a season.

    Best-ever starts by promoted trios
After 5 games of a Premier League season

1992-93 — Ipswich, M'boro, Blackburn — 25 points — 2 survived

2017-18 — Newcastle, Brighton, H'field — 21 points — 3 survived

2010-11 — Newcastle, WBA, Blackpool — 21 points — 2 survived

2001-02 — Fulham, Blackburn, Bolton — 20 points — 3 survived

2025-26 — Leeds, Burnley, Sunderland — 19 points — ? survived

1998-99 — Forest, M'boro, Charlton — 19 points — 1 survived

    So why have this season's trio started so much better than Leicester, Ipswich and Southampton last campaign?

    Because they've been much more successful at keeping Premier League opposition at bay, conceding six fewer goals and giving up 31 fewer chances between them.

    Promotes sides after first give games

    Leeds, Burnley and Sunderland haven't actually been much better in attack.

    While they've scored four more goals than the promoted sides did at this stage last season, they've taken a similar number of shots and generated fewer expected goals between them, so there's still room for improvement going forward.

  9. Who takes charge of set pieces? (Part II)published at 18:36 BST 25 September

    Adam Pope
    BBC Radio Leeds reporter

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    In recent days you asked us what's happening with Leeds United's set-piece coaching via our Ask Me Anything form on the Whites.

    It's taken a bit of working out as roles are not always too clear but I took the point to Daniel Farke at this week's news conference.

    He said they have in the past used "external companies" but it appears "this is a very important topic".

    Farke went on to explain that his assistant Edmund Riemer "takes charge of it" and added: "In general it is my responsibility. I don't believe in one person being in the spotlight for this.

    "We have promoted two of our guys in the background on this topic. Still a team effort. It's disrespectful to say we do not have an expert on this but I don't believe in there being one guy on the TV for every set-piece."

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  10. Farke on Bogle's return, Gnonto's injury and Calvert-Lewinpublished at 14:25 BST 25 September

    Leeds United boss Daniel Farke has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Bournemouth at Elland Road (15:00 BST).

    Here are the key lines from his news conference:

    • Farke confirms that Lucas Perri has not yet returned to team training so Karl Darlow will continue in goal on Saturday: "We hope that he [Perri] can join us next week but at the moment it is realistic to say he is not in contention [to play] before the international break."

    • Jayden Bogle is available after recovering from a knock while Dan James is "making progress" in his rehab. He returned to team training yesterday and has "a chance" to be involved depending on a late decision.

    • Willy Gnonto will not be available as he is still experiencing "some problems with his calf", with Farke hoping he will return to team training next week.

    • He believes last weekend's 3-1 win at Wolves will bring the team confidence: "Especially for the offensive players there is no replacement for goals. To score goals and to be there with the end product is always beneficial. You could feel it coming in the games before. It was good for the belief for the whole group. It was definitely a good week for us."

    • Farke said Dominic Calvert-Lewin opening his account for the club is "very important" for him and shows he is "on a good path". Farke added: "I have to say from the day he walked in he has been brilliant. His attitude in the dressing room and leading the young players has been very important."

    • On leaving Sebastiaan Bornauw out of his squad, Farke said: "This was one of my toughest decisions and it really has hurt me to not involve him. We have four specialists in the centre-back position and if you are really honest you have positions where you will make substitutions but that position, if there are no injuries, then you are not tempted to change it. We can't afford to have two centre-backs on the bench. He has done nothing wrong but he had an injury in pre-season."

    • On the challenge posed by the Cherries: "They play with lots of intensity and belief and Andoni [Iraola] deserves a lot of praise. They are difficult to beat and are capable to score goals. They have developed step by step at Premier League level as a club and a team."

    • Asked if Leeds can continue to build momentum, Farke said: "As always as a newly-promoted side we know you are never really a favourite going in to a game, but we also know that we are in a good shape. We had a decent start to the season, especially in the home games. We are capable to win points no matter who we are playing against."

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  11. Why do Leeds not have a set-piece coach?published at 10:42 BST 25 September

    Adam Pope
    BBC Radio Leeds reporter

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    You have been sending in your questions via our 'Ask about Leeds' form.

    This week, BBC Radio Leeds' Adam Pope has looked at why the Whites do not currently have a set-piece coach, even with more clubs in the Premier League allocating resource to them.

    Although Leeds United are looking for a set-piece coach, there is not a specialist at the club as there was when Gianni Vio, known as the little wizard, was in position.

    He came in during former Whites manager Thomas Christiansen's reign in 2017-18 after a season at Brentford.

    Boss Daniel Farke works on set-pieces with the coaching and analysis staff, but none of whom have a specific role concentrated on them.

    Farke trusts his staff in Eddie Riemer, Christopher John, Chris Domogalla and in recent years goalkeeping coach Ed Wootton.

    Under managing director Robbie Evans, it is fair to say there is bigger emphasis on analysis and football analytics, with the latter headed up by Bikash Deb.

    Since his arrival in November 2023, Evans has overhauled the data operation as it was not particularly evident prior to his appointment.

    At present, Leeds rely on tapping into this knowledge without further specialists.

    However, as I said above, the club is on the lookout for that set-piece coach and the role remains open, so that could change in the future.

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  12. 'Everything's just a little bit quicker' - Struijk on Premier Leaguepublished at 12:21 BST 24 September

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    Leeds centre-back Pascal Struijk speaking to BBC Radio Leeds on playing in the Premier League and new additions to the team: "You can always see that when there's new transfers, they are coming for your position.

    "I'm never expecting to start because that's not the decision from the coach.

    "But it's my job to perform the best that I can in training and on the pitch basically every single game to keep my position.

    "The competition is high so I need to keep my performances as good as possible to keep my place."

    On whether he was confident about staying at Leeds this season: "I was never doubting that I was not going to be at Leeds because I'm still on my contract.

    "But there have been some stuff that personally I've had - some interest here and there.

    "For me, to play in the Premier League with Leeds, I've done it before and I really wanted to do it again.

    "It is a big jump up compared to the Championship. Everything's just a little bit quicker and everybody's just a bit more relentless.

    "You get punished if you make a silly mistake or you just make that one pass that isn't right.

    "It was different for me before because I was younger and was trying to get into the team whereas now I am trying to stay in the team. The pace and the relentlessness of the Premier League has definitely gone up."

    On how he has improved as a person: "Massively. As a person on the pitch, making decisions and being smart. Taking leadership. This is all like the stuff that I've been growing into.

    "I'm a lot more secure, solid and well-spoken around the team. People trust me. This is a role that I've grown into over the seven years. As a person, on and off the pitch I've really developed."

    On dealing with the extra attention of the Premier League: "It's pretty normal and I am quite used to it. I don't get too distracted by everything else that goes on around me.

    "It was always going to be difficult and different to last season because we were not going to be as dominant as we were last season, when you have really good teams with really good quality.

    "There is a lot of quality on so it's not going to be very easy for us."

  13. Gossip: Leeds plan attacking reinforcements in Januarypublished at 08:05 BST 24 September

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    Leeds are looking to bring in a winger and an attacking midfielder in the January transfer window. (Football Insider), external

    Getafe are closing in on signing former Leeds United and Chelsea striker Patrick Bamford, 32, who is a free agent after leaving Elland Road in the summer after seven years at the club. (Football Espana), external

    Finally, Fulham manager Marco Silva says Wales midfielder Harry Wilson, 28, who was targeted by Leeds over the summer, will hold talks over a contract extension. (Sky Sports), external

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  14. Is Darlow Leeds' best goalkeeper?published at 12:45 BST 23 September

    Adonis Storr
    Fan writer

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    Against Wolves on Saturday, Karl Darlow made five saves - the first time in a year a Leeds United goalkeeper had made that many.

    Darlow has never looked anything other than solid for the Whites.

    Leeds' recent history with goalkeepers has been one nerve-shredding ordeal after the next. Just the mention of the names Bailey Peacock-Farrell, Kiko Casillas and Illan Meslier fill me with dread.

    Their sense of uncertainty in key moments was infectious and would spread through the defence and crowd. While neither Peacock-Farrell nor Meslier were experienced enough to provide a commanding presence; Casillas' erratic manner left centre-backs with no way to predict his next foray into midfield.

    So when Darlow emerged from the tunnel in United's starting line-up against Luton away in March of this year – it was like a weight had been lifted off the shoulders of the players and fans.

    The Welshman immediately had a song, Leeds went unbeaten to win the league and the only mystery was why he had to wait so long for his chance.

    Flash forward to this summer's transfer window and at 27 years-old and 6 foot 5 ins, Lucas Perri walked into Leeds' shopping cart – he fits the club's 'giants in their prime' profile exactly.

    And while Perri is clearly a tremendous shot stopper; and has an enormous presence in his box; his distribution and footwork has felt precarious. Perri is clearly a far superior goalkeeper to the trio of Bailey, Kiko and Illan, but on the ball, similar anxieties have started to emerge.

    Darlow's calm assured demeanour, solid technical ability, knowledge of Daniel Farke's system; and his connection to Ethan Ampadu and Joe Rodon through the Welsh national team, are all undeniable.

    Surely even Farke is now asking the question: is Darlow Leeds' best goalkeeper?

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  15. 'Calvert-Lewin played with a real joy'published at 18:15 BST 22 September

    Dominic Calvert-Lewin of Leeds United celebratesImage source, Getty Images

    BBC Radio Leeds' Adam Pope says Dominic Cavert-Lewin will "get goals and cause problems" for Daniel Farke's side this season after his "sensational" display in the 3-1 win over Wolves.

    The 28-year-old scored his first Whites goal at Molinuex and impressed with his hold-up and link play throughout.

    "My man of the match was Calvert-Lewin," Pope told the Don't Go To Bed Just Yet podcast.

    "His attitude and confidence said 'even if I don't score, I'll be fine'. His performance was fantastic from everywhere and having players like that in your team who know the Premier League makes such a difference.

    "It's not just the fact he scored, it was his overall play. His hang-time, winning headers, winning free-kicks.

    "He wins the free-kick that [Anotn] Stach scores from and does it again in the second-half when they haven't had any play in the final third - he wins a dangerous free-kick because he's clever and he's got the legs.

    "He brought people into play, he just played with a real joy about him, and was just the perfect number nine. He did lots of minutes too - it was a long time before [Lucas] Nmecha came on.

    "Keep him fit and he is going to get goals and cause problems. He was sensational."

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  16. 🎧 Leeds prove they can score in Premier Leaguepublished at 13:09 BST 22 September

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    A new episode of the Don't Go To Bed Just Yet podcast is available to download and listen to on BBC Sounds.

    Jonny Buchan, Adam Pope and Simon Rix look back on an impressive victory on the road at Wolves and analyse the Whites' attack after first goals for new signings Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Noah Okafor.

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  17. 'Okafor could play a key role in Leeds' season'published at 08:12 BST 22 September

    Sam Ashoo
    Final Score reporter at Molineux

    Noah Okafor runs with the ball against WolvesImage source, Getty Images

    Noah Okafor has arrived at Leeds United. Well, technically he arrived in August, but his performance in Saturday's win at Wolves suggests Daniel Farke's side could have a big talent on their hands.

    The Switzerland international attempted 12 dribbles in the first half alone. While not all were successful, his willingness to take players on and make things happen is a welcome addition to a team that had scored just one Premier League goal before this game.

    More important than his dribbles was his goal, calmly sliding the ball past Jose Sa with real composure.

    At a time when possession percentages are prevalent in football, it is refreshing to watch players who simply want to get on the ball and beat defenders.

    Okafor is one of those, and he could play a key role in Leeds' season.

  18. Wolves 1-3 Leeds - the fans' verdictpublished at 07:27 BST 22 September

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    We asked for your thoughts after Saturday's Premier League game between Wolves and Leeds.

    Here are some of your comments:

    Wolves fan

    Laura: The kind of performance that would normally make you think we weren't far away from a change of manager. No idea where we go from here - apart from the Championship. Too many players with too little experience in the Premier League and it shows.

    Lee: This one is on Vitor Pereira, a manager who has just been given a new deal despite our abysmal start to the season. Why did Emanuel Agbadou start despite his awful form? Why is our most experienced signing Jhon Arias not starting? Why does the formation keep changing to no effect? Why don't we have any natural leaders in the squad? This was an embarrassment that has been caused by inept decision-making from the manager and ultimately the owners. It didn't need to be this way.

    Dan: Everything that is happening at Wolves is worrying. Leeds weren't great, but just put a little pressure on us and we made mistakes and gifted goals. The team has no identity. It's just a group of players, who are individually pretty good, thrown together in the hope they will perform. Pack your bags for the Championship lads, if any of you bother sticking around for next season.

    Mark: Played five, deserved to lose five. Yet another abysmal performance. The squad is simply not good enough to compete at this level. Hope, optimism and any positivity for survival this season has gone already. The fans have a voice that was made very clear at the game. This season we WILL be relegated.

    Leeds fans

    John: One swallow doesn't make a summer but a good result and plenty to build on. Dominic Calvert-Lewin looked the part, but it was Wolves we were playing. Anton Stach is settling in, and I'm still impressed with the defensive setup. I think Karl Darlow is our keeper now.

    Si: Solid in defence and solid in midfield providing a good base. Now it looks like the attack have showed up too. Very encouraging while Darlow is playing himself into the number one shirt too. The pressure is off a bit for the time being. Hopefully, we can take some confidence from that game into a couple of tougher ones ahead.

    Mark: Another three points towards safety and two more goals towards a positive goal difference. Delighted that we showed real organisation and resilience to come back from one down and a strong second half.

    Andrew: I think it was a result that was coming. They were really unlucky last week and I think Calvert-Lewin just needed his first goal.

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