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  1. Batty? Viduka? Raphinha? Your best Leeds Premier League XIspublished at 13:06 GMT 13 November 2025

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    We wanted your suggestions for Leeds' all-time best Premier League XI.

    And you delivered!

    Here's a first bunch:

    Steve: 5-4-1. Martyn, Radebe, Ferdinand, Harte, Kelly, Woodgate, Raphinha, Bowyer, Cantona, Dacourt, Yeboah. Exciting, attacking, creative and entertaining. Everything we currently aren't!

    Simon: 4-4-2. Robinson, Radebe, Woodgate, Kelly, Harte, Dacourt, Bowyer, Strachan, McAllister, Viduka, Keane. Brilliant players, were legends of their time. No XI better.

    Richard: 3-4-1-2. Martyn, Ferdinand, Radebe, Woodgate, Batty, Bowyer, Strachan, Speed, Pablo, Viduka, Yeboah. No Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, Rio Ferdinand, Eric Cantona or Harry Kewell for obvious reasons.

    Lee: 4-4-2. Martyn, Kelly, Dorigo, Radebe, Rodon, Speed, Strachan, Batty, McAllister, Viduka, Raphinha. Mainly nostalgia to be honest!

    Neil: 3-4-3. Martyn, Ferdinand, Radebe, Woodgate, Bowyer, McAllister, Batty, Speed, Kewell, Viduka, Raphinha. Best keeper of the 1990s. A dream of a defence -captains all three and nothing will get past them. The midfield has power, pace, speed, passing range, leadership and internationals. Up front is pure world class and will provide goals, goals and more goals.

    Jonny: 4-4-2. Martyn, Harte, Radebe, Ferdinand, Kelly, Raphinha, Dacourt, Batty, Kewell, Hasselbaink, Viduka. Leeds have always been a better side when using strength and physicality in the middle and speed and guile out wide.

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5-4-1. Martyn, Radebe, Ferdinand, Harte, Kelly, Woodgate, Raphinha, Bowyer, Cantona, Dacourt, Yeboah. Exciting, attacking, creative and entertaining. Everything we currently aren't!
  2. Pick your best Leeds Premier League XIpublished at 13:00 GMT 12 November 2025

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    It's international break so let's have a bit of fun to pass the time.

    Now we know football existed before 1992 but for the purposes of this little exercise, keep it Premier League please.

    So tell us, who would be in your dream Leeds United Premier League XI?

    The debate starts here.

    Send your suggestions

  3. Leeds eliminated from EFL Trophy after Accrington losspublished at 09:45 GMT 12 November 2025

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    Leeds Under-21s looked set for their first points of the campaign in the EFL Trophy, before a red card for defender Reuben Lopata-White helped Accrington Stanley to fight back and win 3-2.

    This defeat ensured the Whites finished last in their group, eliminating them from the competition.

  4. What rules would you change?published at 08:03 GMT 12 November 2025

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    Sin bins? Bonus points? Two goals if you score from distance?

    Imagine a world in which you could reinvent football.

    It's a dream, of course. Just a bit of fun. But stick with us.

    What if you had the power to change any of the game's laws and potentially bring to an end countless hours of discussion about handball, offside, video assistant referees, or anything else you want to?

    Some of BBC Sport's familiar football faces have offered their own potential rule changes.

    Watch them above or read more here

  5. Arsenal and Palace fixtures movedpublished at 17:34 GMT 11 November 2025

    Sami Mokbel
    Senior football correspondent

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    The Premier League has agreed to move games involving Arsenal and Crystal Palace in December to ease fixture congestion.

    Arsenal's trip to Everton and Palace's game at Leeds - both originally scheduled for 14:00 GMT on Sunday, 21 December - will now be played at 20:00 on Saturday, 20 December.

    The move means the two sides will have an extra day to prepare for their EFL Cup quarter-final on 23 December.

    The decision to move forward the two Premier League matches has been done after requests from both clubs.

    It is understood the desire for both teams to have the same recovery time before the EFL Cup tie was a factor, though television scheduling is also believed to have been a consideration.

    There is an acknowledgment that the 20:00 kick-off does provide travelling supporters with logistical difficulties.

    But the Premier League says the decision has been taken with the players' well-being at the forefront of its mind.

    It said: "Player welfare is a priority for the Premier League, and we have therefore granted requests from Arsenal and Crystal Palace to move their respective fixtures.

    "This comes after the scheduling of matches from other competitions around Premier League fixtures without adequate player recovery time.

    "This is also further evidence of the impact the expanded Uefa competitions have on the domestic fixture calendar."

  6. Leeds currently 'sleepwalking to disaster'published at 17:26 GMT 11 November 2025

    Molly Whitmore
    Fan writer

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    For the first time in all my years supporting Leeds United, I genuinely dreaded what to say about my feelings this week. It feels like we're heading down a dark and dangerous path that could easily end in relegation.

    You only have to glance at our upcoming fixtures to feel the chill: by the time the Christmas decorations go up, we could well be sitting in the bottom three.

    It is hard to know where to start when it comes to assigning blame. Do you look at the players? The manager? The ownership? Truthfully, all three deserve a share of the responsibility.

    But my biggest frustration against Nottingham Forest lay with Daniel Farke. His decision-making was baffling.

    Playing Jack Harrison out of position was questionable enough, but the lack of tactical flexibility and late substitutions made things even worse.

    Why wait so long to change things? Why bring on a left winger and ask him to play at left-back? Farke's time may well be up. Perhaps it has been for a while.

    That said, I cannot blame him completely. The lack of backing from the owners has been an issue for months. There is no real strength or depth in this squad, and there is little belief we can pick up anything from our next run of fixtures. I would be surprised if we manage even a point from the next 24 available.

    In the away end on Sunday, the mood said it all. Nervous. Quiet. Lifeless. When we did score, there was not even enough time to enjoy it. The celebrations barely began before the opposition struck back. It was embarrassing, and it summed up the state of this football club right now.

    You only have to look at the teams around us to see what proactive management looks like.

    Wolves, for instance, have already acted and changed their manager, though still are possibly doomed. West Ham and Nottingham Forest are showing signs of life, picking up crucial points under fresh leadership. Meanwhile, Leeds are stagnating, watching the same problems repeat every week.

    Some will say: "We're only a point behind Newcastle United." But that comparison does not hold up. You look at Newcastle and see where the goals are coming from. You can point to players who will dig in when it matters.

    With Leeds? Apart from Brenden Aaronson - and I say that with hesitation - no-one truly stands out right now. There s no spark, no drive, no leadership on the pitch.

    If things do not change quickly, it is going to be a very long and painful second half of the season. The owners must act - not tomorrow, not next week, but now. Because unless they do, this club is sleepwalking toward disaster.

    Leeds United: spineless, clueless and inept. Harsh words? Maybe. But, right now, painfully accurate.

    Molly Whitmore is a regular contributor on BBC Radio Leeds - find all their audio here

  7. Nottingham Forest 3-1 Leeds - the fans' verdictpublished at 16:03 GMT 10 November 2025

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    We asked for your thoughts after Sunday's Premier League game between Nottingham Forest and Leeds.

    Here are some of your comments:

    Forest fans

    Kristian Much better after the subs as it was pretty turgid stuff before then. Omari Hutchinson changed the game with his running and pace and Taiwo Awoniyi looked lively. Encouraging, and once Chris Wood, Ola Aina and Callum Hudson Odoi are back we should have enough to pull clear of danger.

    James: Finally, but this Forest has come too late. Sean Dyche is the perfect fit but has a lot of work if Forest want to remain in the Premier League.

    Andy: Glad to see Dychey give Hutchinson the minutes he deserves. Playing Dan Ndoye on the left and Omari on the right is the right choice for the system he's trying to put in place. Two goals proves it.

    Ben: It feels like Forest have their identity back: they were resolute in defence, resilient when behind and persistent in attack. They deserved to win and the performance is consistent with the steady stabilising trajectory they have been on since Dyche took over. Great performances all over the pitch but what an impact from Hutchinson! More of that please!

    Luke: The performance can be analysed, but it really was all about the three points, which we did deserve. It certainly gives me reason to believe we'll finish above Leeds and puts a much better perspective on the three results this week.

    Leeds fans

    Steve: When will Daniel Farke learn? You cannot play against any Premier League Teams with only 10 men, because as long as he plays Brenden Aaronson that's what he's doing. He is not Championship standard never mind Premier League. Farke is indecisive and out of his depth. Replace him now before it's too late.

    Pete: Farke procrastinated today when he should have been more proactive with his changes just after the halfway mark. He waited for Dyche to play his cards and then we end up going behind before he's forced to change things. Too late as we were now chasing the game. Then he replaced our best player at left-back with an average winger who's not best at defending and gave away a penalty. Game over. Poor tactically from Farke. I like him but I think he's brought pressure on himself and I wouldn't be surprised if the owners use the international break to replace him.

    Robbie: Ethan Ampadu has to be moved back next to Joe Rodon, as they were last season. We have enough quality in midfield to cover his place. Dan James and Willy Gnonto have to start when fit. And a proven striker!

    Mark: Four defeats in five games and with Aston Villa, Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool in the next four, it's a worrying time, especially with West Ham and Nottingham Forest, immediately below us, seemingly turning a corner. Still not clinical enough up front and beginning to leak at the back. It's a concern. We could be bottom two before Christmas.

    Ian: Lacked a quality flair player in midfield, more attacking options and played a left-winger at left-back! The board should have done better business over the summer especially up front.

  8. 🎧'Maybe Farke's trying to do something he's not good at'published at 15:36 GMT 10 November 2025

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    The latest episode of BBC Radio Leeds' Don't Go To Bed Just Yet podcast discusses Leeds boss Daniel Farke's future after United lost 3-1 at Nottingham Forest on Sunday.

    "Everyone wants him to get sacked. The board are not going to sack him, whether or not I think they should," said Simon Rix.

    "The thing that's applied the pressure to Farke is nothing to do with him. It's the fact that West Ham, with the back-to-back wins, and then Forest very directly beating us, but also appointing Sean Dyche, everyone is feeling that those two teams are on the up and Leeds are spiralling into the downward motion.

    "Now we've got two weeks of no football, and everyone's just on social media saying 'Farke out', which is no good for anyone.

    "A win does a lot of lifting, so it's difficult. Daniel's got to do something. If we just do the same thing, expecting it to work, it's not going to work. Leeds feel quite easy to play against and easy to work out.

    "He's an offensive manager and maybe he's trying to do something he's not good at, but maybe he has to revert to type.

    "If it doesn't work, fine, but at least then he gets sacked doing his thing."

    Listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds

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  9. Leeds analysis: Cause for concernpublished at 18:29 GMT 9 November 2025

    Emlyn Begley
    BBC Sport journalist

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    Leeds United's major frustration in the 3-1 defeat by Nottingham Forest will be that they could not even hold on to their lead for three minutes.

    They battled hard but were lacking in quality.

    After Nmecha's 13th-minute goal they had to wait until the 78th minute to force a save from Matz Sels, with substitutes Daniel James and Dominic Calvert-Lewin testing the keeper late on.

    Now, they only sit one point above the relegation zone.

  10. Nottingham Forest 3-1 Leeds United: What Farke saidpublished at 17:58 GMT 9 November 2025

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    Leeds boss Daniel Farke, speaking to BBC Match Of The Day 2 after their 3-1defeat by Nottingham Forest: "Football games on this level are decided with small details. We have to make sure we are more switched on. We concentrate on the things we can influence and should have defended the cross situation. It was crucial.

    "We didn't didn't follow their full-back and that can happen but not after we've just celebrated. We lost two 50/50 duels and then the cross comes in. We could have defended the situation more competitively.

    "Dominic [Calvert-Lewin] has not trained the whole week. He had the ability to play about 30 minutes or whatever.

    "We know our home form is always important. We could have made our life easier with some away points but it is how it is. I did expect a tricky period. We have conceded too many goals in the last two away games."

    Listen to more from Farke on BBC Sounds

  11. Nottingham Forest v Leeds: Team news published at 13:01 GMT 9 November 2025

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    Nottingham Forest XI: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus.

    Subs: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.

    Leeds XI: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha.

    Subs: Darlow, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.

    Leeds United line up
  12. Follow Sunday's Premier League games livepublished at 12:16 GMT 9 November 2025

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  13. Sutton's predictions: Nottingham Forest v Leedspublished at 10:51 GMT 9 November 2025

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    This is a big game for both teams because they could both really do with a positive result going into the international break.

    Nottingham Forest nearly got over the line against Manchester United last week and they had a bit of spirit about the way they played, but Sean Dyche is still waiting for his first Premier League win with them and he will want to get that monkey off his back.

    Leeds have done pretty well at Elland Road so far, but the only time they have picked up any points or even scored a goal away from home was when they beat bottom side Wolves in September.

    Their fragility on the road means this is a great opportunity for Forest, even though they played away in Europe on Thursday.

    Sutton's prediction: 2-0

    Read the full predictions and have your say here

  14. Nottingham Forest v Leeds: Key stats and talking pointspublished at 12:32 GMT 8 November 2025

    Tom McCoy
    BBC Sport journalist

    Nottingham Forest and Leeds United meet in the Premier League for just the third time this century. BBC Sport examines some of the key themes before Sunday's match.

    Forest have not won a league match since beating Brentford on the opening weekend but can take heart from their excellent record against Leeds at the City Ground.

    They have not lost a top-flight home game against the Yorkshire side since November 1971, when current manager Sean Dyche was just five months old.

    Dyche earned his first Premier League point since taking charge in last weekend's 2-2 draw with Manchester United and said the performance was a "marked improvement", particularly in the second half.

    But Forest were caught out twice from corners (the first awarded controversially), taking their total number of goals conceded from set-pieces to nine – a joint-league high prior to the latest round of fixtures.

    Dyche will have to get his new side better organised defensively if they are to move away from the relegation zone.

    Forest have not kept a clean sheet in the Premier League since beating United on 1 April, and their run of 18 consecutive games without a shut-out is the longest by a current top-flight club.

    Most Premier League games without a clean sheet by current top-flight clubs

    Leeds' struggles on the road

    A Leeds win would send them eight points clear of their opponents but Daniel Farke's side have struggled away from home this season and were well beaten at Brighton last weekend.

    Farke conceded the Seagulls deserved their 3-0 victory, acknowledging "it was not our best game offensively" whilst adding "it happens sometimes that the attack doesn't have the best of days".

    The problem for Farke is those bad days have been regular occurrences away from Elland Road.

    The Whites have conceded the opening goal in all five of their top-flight matches on the road this season, failing to score in all but one of those fixtures.

    The three away goals they have netted all came in a 15-minute flurry immediately before half-time in September's 3-1 win at Wolves, when they scored with three consecutive shots.

    Aside from that purple patch at Molineux, their other 40 attempts on the road have all been unsuccessful.

    Leeds' away record this season
  15. Farke on injuries, pressure of scoring goals and 'point average per game'published at 14:37 GMT 7 November 2025

    Grace Wheeler
    BBC Sport journalist

    Leeds United boss Daniel Farke has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground (kick-off 14:00 GMT).

    Here are the key lines from his news conference:

    • Dominic Calvert-Lewin picked up an injury in his last game. Moyes said: "It was an abductor strain. It will be tight, so we will make a late call. He is not in team training, but we have a few more days and we won't take any risks."

    • On Sebastiaan Bornauw: "He got a hit against his MCL so there is a question mark."

    • On Wilfried Gnonto: "He has been back in training for two full weeks. It's good to see him back in training, so we will see if we take him. It's not a risk any more because he is back in training."

    • On Dan James: "In terms of fitness, he is back and ready to start again. We need him but we need to find a good balance on creators. Dan fits several of our winger types, so we need to find who starts the game."

    • Farke spoke about the pressure of scoring goals: "We are a newly promoted side, so you can't expect us to make as many chances as Haaland does for Manchester City. Our strikers know our position and we just want to score enough goals to stay in this league. The main thing is that we are successful as a team. I don't judge my players on their goals and assists its also about there workload is quite important. It's not that we are not brave enough - we just don't make enough chances."

    • Farke said his approach to this season is that it is "never a must-win game", adding: "What we want to achieve is a point average per game. I am just addicted to winning as many games as we need to stay in the league."

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