'Watford are vulnerable'published at 14:52 British Summer Time 2 October 2021
Leeds v Watford (15:00 BST)
Adam Pope
BBC West Yorkshire Sport
Neither Leeds nor Watford have kept a clean sheet in the Premier League this season, so I am expecting goals when the two sides meet at Elland Road, where the Whites have never managed a shutout in 12 attempts against the Hornets.
Looking at the average age of the respective starting line-ups for last weekend's fixtures, United have youth on their side (25 years old compared with Watford's 30). It could indicate the intensity of Marcelo Bielsa's style having an advantage as the game enters the final stages against opponent Xisco Munoz, who is new to the division.
Leeds have had more scoring attempts against them than any other side, with goalkeeper Illan Meslier in great form and making 32 saves so far.
But Watford are vulnerable. They have conceded five goals from set-pieces, which they are liable to give away as the team to have committed the most fouls.