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  1. Follow Saturday's Premier League games livepublished at 11:26 GMT 17 January

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  2. Sutton's predictions: Leeds v Fulhampublished at 10:43 GMT 17 January

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    Leeds lost out to a bizarre stoppage-time own goal at Craven Cottage in September, but they look a different team now - they have come on so much.

    Mind you, so have Fulham. The only time Harry Wilson has failed to score recently is when I put him in my fantasy team, and while I thought they would struggle when some of their players went to the Africa Cup of Nations, the opposite has happened - they have been excellent.

    I'd usually back Leeds to win at home, but Fulham have proved they can nick a goal and a result on the road so I am going to sit on the fence here.

    Sutton's prediction: 1-1

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  3. Leeds v Fulham: Key stats and talking pointspublished at 18:51 GMT 16 January

    Chris Adams
    BBC Sport journalist

    Leeds United will feel buoyed by their recent form when they host Fulham at Elland Road on Saturday (15:00 GMT).

    The Whites have lost just once in their past nine games in all competitions, a run that has coincided with something of a renaissance for Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who has seemingly shaken the hamstring injuries that caused to him to miss 35 matches in the five seasons prior to this one.

    The 11-times capped England striker has scored eight goals in his past nine league matches for Daniel Farke's side - a stark turnaround from one in his opening 10 - leading to talk of a potential international recall as Thomas Tuchel weighs up his options before the World Cup.

    The uptick in his big-chance conversion rate is eye-catching.

    If Calvert-Lewin scores again in the Premier League, his next goal would see him reach double figures in a top-flight campaign for only the third time, after netting 16 and 13 for Everton in 2020-21 and 2019-20 respectively.

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    Leeds face stiff opposition in Marco Silva's ninth-placed Fulham, who are unbeaten in their past six league games - a run surpassed only by Liverpool and Manchester City (both on nine).

    Wales international Harry Wilson - who came close to joining Leeds in the summer - is shining this season. Since a hat-trick for his country against North Macedonia on 18 November, the midfielder had scored six times in 12 club games.

    His late winner against Chelsea took his tally of Premier League goal involvements this season to 11 (seven goals and four assists), the 28-year-old's best return in a top-flight campaign.

    Fulham are unbeaten in their past 12 matches against promoted sides (won seven, drawn five). They are also finding the net freely, having scored in each of their past 12 games in all competitions.

  4. Leeds enquire about Wolves striker Strand Larsenpublished at 15:14 GMT 16 January

    Nick Mashiter
    Football reporter

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    Leeds have enquired about buying Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen.

    The Elland Road side have been quoted £40m for the Norway international but are yet to make a firm bid.

    BBC Sport has been told the club's profit and sustainability considerations, and with other clubs interested, may make any deal complicated.

    Leeds, 16th in the Premier League, have already signed Brighton attacker Facundo Buonanotte on loan this week.

    West Ham have previously asked about Strand Larsen but backed off because of Wolves' asking price, while Nottingham Forest have him on their list of targets.

    Strand Larsen has scored six goals this season, including a hat-trick in Saturday's 6-1 FA Cup win over Shrewsbury.

    But he has netted just once in the Premier League - a penalty against Burnley in October - leading to some fans turning on the 26-year-old.

    He scored 14 goals last season after joining on loan from Celta Vigo before making the move permanent for £23m in the summer.

    Newcastle had bids rejected for him in the summer and he signed a new five-year deal in September but Wolves are open to letting him leave, with Wolves bottom of the Premier League and expected to be relegated.

    Rob Edwards is looking to reshape his squad but Joao Gomes could still stay at Molineux this month, despite interest from Atletico Madrid and Napoli.

    The midfielder is prepared to wait until the summer, with Serie A side Napoli believed to be frontrunners, although Wolves still remain open to letting the Brazil international leave if there is an acceptable offer.

  5. Gray hopes Rotherham loan will help him achieve Leeds goalpublished at 14:38 GMT 16 January

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    Harry Gray hopes his loan spell at Rotherham will help him to achieve his goal of playing regularly for Leeds United.

    On a deal that runs until the end of the season, Gray has joined a Millers side that is five points from safety in League One.

    He has scored 11 games in 13 matches for the Whites' under-21 team this season, but hopes that getting goals in a senior team will help him eventually become a first-team regular at Leeds.

    "I'm a Leeds fan that happens to be player," Gray told BBC Radio Sheffield. "Before I was in and around the club, I'd go to every game. It's what I've wanted to do - to play for Leeds, and this is going to help me to get there."

    With historic Leeds title and cup winner Eddie Gray for a great-uncle and Premier League midfielder Archie Gray for a brother, Harry is not short of people to go for football advice - but he also values the relationship he has with former Leeds striker Patrick Bamford, who is now playing down at Sheffield United.

    "Pat Bamford is probably my favourite person I've worked with," Gray said. "He's a good friend, I speak to him a lot. He helps me with a lot of stuff.

    "I've asked him about coming here, I've asked him about where I should go. I speak to him about anything really."

    Listen to Gray's interview in full on BBC Sounds

  6. Buonanotte's 'a useful addition' but 'we needed a goalscorer'published at 08:18 GMT 16 January

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    We asked for your views on Brighton midfielder Facundo Buonanotte, who has joined Leeds on loan for the remainder of the season after cutting short his spell at Chelsea.

    Here are some of your comments:

    Robert: Very good player on his day. Hopefully he settles in quickly and reproduces his best form for us. This should add some extra goals and creativity.

    Lucas: This is a great signing for us, especially considering the frustrating Chelsea snub and the lacklustre deadline day in the summer. It's not a signing I was expecting, and I'm not sure how he will fit into the system just yet. At his best however, this is a top Premier League player of a high pedigree.

    Dan: Really delighted with this signing. Thought it was crazy when he opted for Chelsea, but the boy's seen sense. He's an exciting player and could be just what we need to pull further away from relegation places!

    Beezle: I thought we needed a proven goalscorer to feed off Dominic Calvert-Lewin? Hardly proven with his record to date. Does this spell the end for Joel Piroe?

    Thomas: Leeds needed a player in the middle of the park that can open up defences. The players that are in the squad, most of them are tenacious ball winners so I think he'll add a different kind of dimension to the team. It's potentially a good signing.

    Andy: Decent player by all accounts who needs some encouragement and affirmation. Daniel Farke is becoming a past master at getting the best out of these kinds of players. I think he's a useful addition. I'm sure he'll start on the subs bench initially but he'll get some chances to play no doubt.

  7. 'A great move for all parties' - Buonanotte makes loan switchpublished at 16:35 GMT 15 January

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    Leeds have completed the signing of forward Facundo Buonanotte from Brighton on loan.

    The 21-year-old had spent the first half of the season at fellow Premier League side Chelsea, before returning to his parent club and joining the Whites until the end of the 2025-26 campaign.

    Buonanotte came to England at the age of 18 from Argentinian club Rosario Central and went on to make 50 appearances for the Seagulls.

    He has since had loan spells with Leicester City, where he featured 35 times across all competitions and scored six goals, as well as with Chelsea, with whom he played eight times, scoring once and providing two assists.

    Brighton sporting director, Jason Ayto said, "Facundo wants to play and he demonstrated in his loan to Leicester City last season the impact he is able to have in the Premier League when he does.

    "This is a great move for all parties and we looking forward to seeing how he continues his development with Leeds United.

    "We wish him well for the remainder of the season and look forward to welcoming him back in the summer."

    What do you make of the move? Is what the Whites need? Or should they be focusing elsewhere?

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  8. Farke on Buonanotte 'speculation', Gray loan & not risking 'spirit' in transfer windowpublished at 15:23 GMT 15 January

    Nicola Pearson
    BBC Sport journalist

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

    Here are the key lines from his news conference:

    • Farke confirmed the team news "looks much better" and all of Sebastiaan Bornauw, Joe Rodon, Gabriel Gudmundsson and Jayden Bogle are "back in contention for the game".

    • On a potential deal for Brighton forward Facundo Buonanotte, who is currently on loan at Chelsea: "Speculation and rumours, I never speak about this. I can tell you in general about our thoughts and what we want to do, but also looking at whether there's a possibility to strengthen our squad in January. In terms of incomings and outgoings, I can't confirm anything apart from what we have from yesterday - the loan of Harry Gray."

    • The Leeds boss added he was "delighted" with Gray's loan move to Rotherham and at 17, it "makes sense" for him to go. He continued this is the "perfect chance to mature and get physically ready" to play first-team football for the side, despite being a different path to what his brother Archie took.

    • Asked about potential targets and the type of player they would look for in January, he responded: "We spoke in the summer very openly about what we want to do. We wanted to do more in the offense, a creative number 10 winger position, and then on the last day we missed out. Nevertheless we have developed really well as a group and we're on a good path."

    • He added: "We have a good, capable group that we trust. We could do something if we think OK, this player would improve our squad, say a character who fits into this group. We won't risk anything that will risk our spirit."

    • However, the German insisted he is "very confident we won't have a major turnaround" in this window, but there is "always space for one, perhaps two, three positions".

    • Despite the seven-game unbeaten run coming to an end, Farke said it is "always great to be a Leeds fan, even when things are tough," adding: We have worked so hard to be back in the top flight. Working hard to establish the club for good, not just one good season. We want to make sure this club plays in the longer-term where it belongs - the Premier League."

    • On the goalkeeping situation: "There is so much talking about goalkeepers but I'm not tempted to speak too much about it. In the past 12 months, it feels like we've had 10 press conferences just about the goalkeeper. I'm a bit tired of it... You have to deliver in all positions, if you don't deliver then you will be criticised."

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  9. Leeds set to hijack Chelsea's Buonanotte loan dealpublished at 12:35 GMT 15 January

    Nizaar Kinsella
    Chelsea reporter

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    Leeds United are set to take over Chelsea's loan move for Brighton midfielder Facundo Buonanotte.

    The 21-year-old has made only one Premier League appearance for Chelsea, in September, after the Blues hijacked Leeds' initial attempt to sign the Argentine on loan on deadline day earlier that month.

    Buonanotte has scored once and provided two assists in eight appearances in all competitions for Chelsea.

    He last appeared in the 5-1 FA Cup third round win over Charlton on Saturday.

    Chelsea and Brighton both agreed that the switch would be beneficial to the player's ongoing development.

    Leeds are expecting him in the city to complete the move on Thursday.

    They are likely to offer him a more prominent role as they look to add further attacking options under manager Daniel Farke.

  10. Where do you listen from?published at 08:56 GMT 14 January

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    Whether you're based in the heart of Leeds or listening from the other side of the world, United fans are always 'Marching On Together'.

    In the latest episode of BBC Radio Leeds' Don't Go To Bed Just Yet podcast, the team heard from Rachel, based in Minnesota - and she let them know about how the Whites had lifted her during a turbulent time living in the United States.

    You can contact the Don't Go To Bed Just Yet team as well - DGTBJY@bbc.co.uk is the email address - so don't hesitate to get involved.

    Listen to the full episode here

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  11. Leeds' Gray poised for loan spell at Rotherhampublished at 06:43 GMT 14 January

    Adam Pope
    BBC Radio Leeds reporter

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    Leeds United striker Harry Gray, 17, is set for a loan move to League One strugglers Rotherham United.

    Gray, who has scored 11 goals in 14 appearances for United's youth teams this season, is the younger brother of Archie, now at Tottenham.

    Gray made his senior debut for Leeds as a late substitute in the 6-0 victory at home to Stoke City in the Championship last season. He will receive valuable game time at the New York Stadium as part of his development.

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  12. Harrison poised for Fiorentina loan movepublished at 14:59 GMT 13 January

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    Leeds United winger Jack Harrison is understood to be close to joining Italian club Fiorentina on loan with a possible option to buy, reports BBC Radio Leeds' Adam Pope., external

    Harrison, 29, has made 13 appearances in all competitions for Leeds this season, 10 of them as a substitute.

    He spent the previous two seasons on loan at Everton.

    Fiorentina are currently third from bottom of Serie A and three points from safety.

  13. 'Farke may be forced to change keeper again'published at 12:17 GMT 13 January

    Adonis Storr
    Fan writer

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    In the Championship last season, Leeds reached a club record number of points, but it is easy to forget that for much of the campaign the worrying weak link in the team was the goalkeeper.

    Illan Meslier made baffling errors throughout 2024-25, but Daniel Farke had never changed his first-choice keeper mid-season in the Championship for either Leeds or Norwich.

    But when the Frenchman's form forced Farke's hand, Karl Darlow came into the side and was an instant solution. He caught crosses with ease, his distribution was good and he saved the shots he was expected to.

    In the summer, though, it was clear Leeds needed to find a new keeper, so when they splashed a reported £15.6m on 6ft 5in Brazilian Lucas Perri, it seemed they had their man.

    But the season has ticked over halfway and Leeds fans might be forgiven for a little deja vu because Perri has the lowest save percentage in the Premier League (56.7%) and the second-lowest distribution rate (53.3%).

    Farke hasn't been able to protect the goalkeeper from recent criticism and in the pre-Derby news conference said: "Lucas had situations he could have saved and decision-making wasn't great."

    Leeds have put themselves in a fantastic position to avoid relegation, but if they had a more reliable pair of hands in goal they would be virtually safe already.

    It is challenging for any new player to the Premier League to cope with the level, but Leeds fans waited for Meslier to improve for years to no avail.

    Leeds' recent unbeaten run was fantastic, but a lot of draws could have been wins and, should their fortunes turn, Farke may be forced to change keeper again.

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  14. 'Piroe showed how valuable he can be'published at 08:19 GMT 13 January

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    On the latest episode of BBC Radio Leeds' Don't Go To Bed Just Yet, the team debated whether Joel Piroe has got a role to play in the current Whites side.

    Adam Pope said the forward has "showed how valuable he can be" but believes the top six teams in the Championship will be interested in the 26-year-old.

    Piroe, who was the Championship's top scorer last season with 19 goals, has not scored or provided an assist in 12 competitive games this season.

    "You're only selling Joel Piroe if you're buying someone to come in, and we know there is nothing imminent, as Daniel [Farke] told us on Sunday," said Pope.

    Piroe registered the most shots for Leeds in the FA Cup win over Derby, but still was unable to find his first goal of the season.

    However, Pope said "Piroe has got a role" and added: "There is value there and there could easily be a scenario where he is needed by the end of the season in a more regular format."

    Listen to the full episode here

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  15. FA Cup fourth-round draw madepublished at 18:46 GMT 12 January

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    The draw for the FA Cup fourth round has been made. Here is a list of all the ties involving Premier League teams in the order they were drawn.

    The matches will be played over the weekend of 14 February.

    • Liverpool/Barnsley v Brighton

    • Stoke City v Fulham

    • Oxford United v Sunderland

    • Arsenal v Wigan Athletic

    • Hull City v Chelsea

    • Burton Albion v West Ham

    • Burnley v Mansfield Town

    • Grimsby Town v Wolves

    • Aston Villa v Newcastle

    • Manchester City v Salford City/Swindon Town

    • Macclesfield v Brentford

    • Birmingham City v Leeds

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  16. Derby 1-3 Leeds - the fans' verdictpublished at 11:03 GMT 12 January

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    We asked for your thoughts after Sunday's 3-1 win at Derby in the third round of the FA Cup.

    Here are some of your comments:

    Stewart: Excellent second half performance and it was nice to see players coming back from injury and non-regular starters getting a run out. Good that James Justin scores to settle the match. Hopefully we can get a good draw in the next round.

    Robert: Most FA Cup games are banana skins to us, but this one was reasonably comfortable. Joel Piroe had a great game, but not his day. Enjoyable game.

    Eric: Good win in the end. Thought that Leeds looked too slow in first half and would have put money on Piroe tucking that penalty away. It was probably down to his lack of game time. We came out much better in second half and deserved the win. Disappointed with Noah Okafor's performance. He lost too many one-on-one's, but in the end we just had a bit too much quality. Looking forward to seeing who we get next.

    Paul: Our recent run of form showed the confidence the team now has. I'm hopeful now, whether we have an FA Cup run or not, these boys will truly focus on the Premier League and a mid-table finish is definitely possible. MOT.

    Thomas: Leeds can make hard work of these so called easy games. Tucking away a penalty would have given them a platform to make things so much smoother. But I think winning the game and getting players' minutes on the pitch overrides the negatives. A nice rest now until next weekend's fixture.

    Andrew: If we had lost, we wouldn't have lost any sleep over it, but I think winning games breeds momentum and confidence. Game time for players with not many league minutes is massively important because everyone will be needed as the season wears on. We dominated Derby so a great win.

  17. When is the fourth-round draw?published at 08:28 GMT 12 January

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    The 2025-26 FA Cup fourth-round draw will take place on Monday, 12 January at approximately 18:35 GMT.

    Proceedings will take place before kick-off in the third-round tie between Liverpool and Barnsley at Anfield.

    Former England internationals Steven Gerrard and Joe Cole will conduct the draw that will consist of 32 teams live on TNT Sports.

    Supporters can also follow the draw on the BBC Sport website and app.

    All matches will be played around the weekend commencing Saturday, 14 February.

    Unlike in previous years, there are no replays if matches end as a draw. All ties will go to extra time, and if necessary, a penalty shootout.

    Non-league Macclesfield are the lowest-ranked team in the draw after beating holders Crystal Palace in a remarkable 2-1 victory.

    What are the ball numbers?

    • 1. Wolverhampton Wanderers

    • 2. Southampton

    • 3. Aston Villa

    • 4. Port Vale

    • 5. Wigan Athletic

    • 6. Ipswich Town

    • 7. Wrexham

    • 8. Chelsea

    • 9. Manchester City

    • 10. West Ham United

    • 11. Brentford

    • 12. Fulham

    • 13. Sunderland

    • 14. Liverpool or Barnsley

    • 15. Burnley

    • 16. Norwich City

    • 17. Arsenal

    • 18. Leeds United

    • 19. West Bromwich Albion

    • 20. Salford City or Swindon Town

    • 21. Burton Albion

    • 22. Grimsby Town

    • 23. Hull City

    • 24. Newcastle United

    • 25. Oxford United

    • 26. Leicester City

    • 27. Birmingham City

    • 28. Bristol City

    • 29. Stoke City

    • 30. Macclesfield

    • 31. Brighton & Hove Albion

    • 32. Mansfield Town

  18. Derby 1-3 Leeds: What Farke and Gnonto saidpublished at 14:26 GMT 11 January

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    Leeds manager Daniel Farke speaking to TNT Sports after beating Derby County 3-1 in the FA Cup: "Many compliments to the lads, back to the winning ways because we know how difficult this was. It's always difficult when you miss so many chances like we did, you could easily loose these games.

    "We were mature, disciplined and professional in this game and we were able to turn this game into something we deserved.

    "Once we adapted after 20-minutes we were the better side. We missed in the first half an unbelievable amount of opportunities. At half-time the message was don't get nervous, the goals are coming, stay on it and stay disciplined.

    "We needed to switch on more in our own box because one little detail can be costly in this situation, but also, not to allow any counter attacks and to keep going."

    Player of the match Will Gnonto, also spoke to TNT Sport: "I am really pleased, it was a tough game and we knew it was going to be tough coming here. I am happy with the win and happy with my performance.

    "We want to dream and take our chances game by game, so hopefully we are going to for something big.

    "I think it's a good reminder of what the Championship can be. It was tough.

    "I am happy for the finish, we train every day and it was a result of what we work on. I am confident in the position."

    Did you know?

    • Wilfried Gnonto scored his fourth goal in the FA Cup, and is now Leeds United's top scorer in the competition across the last decade.

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