Moments later Sam Johnstone makes another save to deny Luis Sinisterra.

Now Patrick Bamford spots the keeper slightly off his line and tries to chip him from 35 yards but it's well wide.

Michael Brown
Former Manchester City midfielder for BBC Radio 5 Live

Wilfried Zaha is a big miss. We know what he brings.

Leeds defenders will be thinking ‘That’s nice he’s not playing’.

Great save by Sam Johnstone on his league debut for Palace. Junior Firpo puts in a low cross and Brenden Aaronson's flicked shot is well saved by the ex-England keeper.

Gary Rose
BBC Sport at Elland Road

Early days but Leeds are looking right up for this. Their passing is sharp, they are finding some gaps in the Crystal Palace defence and they have had a couple of really good opportunities already.

The home fans are in fine voice, although there is a feeling of tension in the air too given how big the game is.

Jeffrey Schlupp wins the ball off Jack Harrison well, wanders forward and wins a free-kick in the centre circle.

Neil Redfearn
Former Leeds manager on BBC Radio Leeds

Sinisterra has got to be hitting the target. These are the chances that might be few and far between in a tight game.

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First chance falls to Leeds.

Luke Ayling's cross isn't great but Marc Guehi slices it to Luis Sinisterra at the far end of the box. Sinisterra has time and a bit of space but drags his shot wide.

It's 16th v 14th and it's under way.

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There's a minute's applause in memory of Chris Loftus and Kevin Speight, the two Leeds fans killed in Istanbul in April 2000.

Neil Redfearn
Former Leeds manager on BBC Radio Leeds

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It is a massive game for both sides. It will be key which side can settle the best. If Leeds can take forward any of the performance against Forest in midweek it should be a good day for the Whites.

Sam Johnstone has conceded eight goals in his two previous appearances against Leeds in the Premier League.

Steph Houghton
Manchester City defender on BBC Radio 5 Live

This relegation battle is absolutely crazy, you can’t predict it – even Southampton – you never know what’s going to happen.

The atmosphere at Elland Road is second to none and Leeds will really need the home fans behind them today.

Crystal Palace have won only four of the last 33 Premier League games Wilfried Zaha did not play in, losing 22 of them.

Gary Rose
BBC Sport at Elland Road

Eyebrows were certainly raised when Roy Hodgson returned to Crystal Palace but he's had an immediate impact.

Not only did Palace win in his first game in charge but they should beaten Leicester by a far bigger scoreline than 2-1 as they finished the game with 31 shots on goal.

Not only was that the joint-highest by any one team in a Premier League game this season, but also Palace's joint-highest total of shots in a top-flight match on record.

They are, however, without Wilfried Zaha today so it will be interesting to see how much of an impact that has on their attacking threat.

Michael Olise is making his 100th start at club level (52 Championship, 35 Premier League, nine FA Cup and four Carabao Cup).

The France Under-21 winger joined Palace from Reading in 2021.

Playing Premier League games on Easter Sunday is rare than you'd think.

Both these teams have only done it once before.

Leeds drew 2-2 at Newcastle in 2000 and Palace won 3-2 at Arsenal in 2019.

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Javi Gracia says he senses the "emotional relationship" between Leeds United and their supporters and is hoping to harness that to help inspire the Whites' survival push.

The Leeds boss referenced a poignant memorial at Elland Road on Wednesday to mark 23 years since the deaths of Christopher Loftus and Kevin Speight in Istanbul before a Uefa Cup semi-final against Galatasaray in 2000.

He only arrived in February but is able to appreciate the connection present in the city.

"I could feel the relationship between the supporters and the team from my very first game," he said. "It's something that is really emotional and different at this club.

"I think we have to keep this and use it for the next years."

He also highlighted the importance of matches at Elland Road in getting Leeds out of trouble, with Sunday's game against Crystal Palace the first of five remaining home fixtures.

"It's massive for us," he said. "I'm sure it will make the difference.

"The atmosphere we have is special and you could feel in the last game that when we were losing, the support we felt helped us come back to get three points.

"I want to thank our supporters for what they give us."

Sam Johnstone makes his first Premier League appearance for Crystal Palace today.

He's just played two cup games since joining on a free transfer last summer.

His last top-flight game was in May 2021, also at Elland Road.

Leeds beat his West Brom 3-1 that day.