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Final-Time: Leeds United 1-2 West Ham United
88' How is it still 1-2??
First, Haller's great overhead kick was saved by Meslier and then after a cross from Ogbonna, Balbuena hit the post.
First, Haller's great overhead kick was saved by Meslier and then after a cross from Ogbonna, Balbuena hit the post.
84' And we have a David Moyes double-change!
Mark Noble is on for Said Benrahma, one of the MOTM contenders.
Ben Johnson is also coming on, for Jarrod Bowen.
Mark Noble is on for Said Benrahma, one of the MOTM contenders.
Ben Johnson is also coming on, for Jarrod Bowen.
GOAL: Leeds United 1-2 West Ham United
AND THERE IT IS!!
Angelo Ogbonna gets the Hammers in front with a great header from Aaron Cresswell's free-kick!
The visitors are in-front - can they hold on?
Angelo Ogbonna gets the Hammers in front with a great header from Aaron Cresswell's free-kick!
The visitors are in-front - can they hold on?
77' And as I've said that, West Ham could've scored twice!
Firstly, Pablo Fornals escaped the shadows to miss his usual one clear chance per game, and then Meslier managed a fantastic save from a Fabian Balbuena header.
In meantime, Tyler Roberts is on for Leeds.
Firstly, Pablo Fornals escaped the shadows to miss his usual one clear chance per game, and then Meslier managed a fantastic save from a Fabian Balbuena header.
In meantime, Tyler Roberts is on for Leeds.
75' This half hasn't been anywhere near as entertaining as the first one.
A few good chances from either of sides, but nothing clear and concrete.
A few good chances from either of sides, but nothing clear and concrete.
68' That would've been some goal!
Free-kick from West Ham, Haller brought it down for Benrahma who whipped the ball from 25 yards out, narrowly missing the goal.
Free-kick from West Ham, Haller brought it down for Benrahma who whipped the ball from 25 yards out, narrowly missing the goal.
54'
West Ham have come out of the blocks quick, and it's Haller again, and his shot has been blocked - again.
West Ham have come out of the blocks quick, and it's Haller again, and his shot has been blocked - again.
46' And we're back underway!
A double change from Marcelo Bielsa - Jack Harrison and Ezgan Alioski have been replaced by Jamie Shackleton and Helder Costa.
A double change from Marcelo Bielsa - Jack Harrison and Ezgan Alioski have been replaced by Jamie Shackleton and Helder Costa.
Half-Time: Leeds United 1-1 West Ham United
Well, that was eventful.
Two goals, probably about ten times that amount if we're talking about chances to score.
Hopefully, in the second half, the game is going to continue like this.
Two goals, probably about ten times that amount if we're talking about chances to score.
Hopefully, in the second half, the game is going to continue like this.
40' Good cross towards Bamford, but his header was straight at Fabiański.
31' Close!!!
Said Benrahma picked the ball up on the right after a pass from Declan Rice but fired it into the side of Meslier's goal.
Said Benrahma picked the ball up on the right after a pass from Declan Rice but fired it into the side of Meslier's goal.
28' Chance for Leeds!
Rodrigo skipped past Angelo Ogbonna, but his shot was straight at Fabiański.
Rodrigo skipped past Angelo Ogbonna, but his shot was straight at Fabiański.
GOAL: Leeds United 1-1 West Ham United
And we have an equaliser!
A great corner from Bowen found Tomas Soucek inside the box and the midfielder headed it passed Meslier!
It's on!
A great corner from Bowen found Tomas Soucek inside the box and the midfielder headed it passed Meslier!
It's on!
A few chances from West Ham, but again very wasteful.
Two good shots from Haller, both blocked by Leeds' defenders and a poor decision from Jarrod Bowen to shoot instead of passing.
This is going to be a high-scoring game.
Two good shots from Haller, both blocked by Leeds' defenders and a poor decision from Jarrod Bowen to shoot instead of passing.
This is going to be a high-scoring game.
GOAL: Leeds United 1-0 West Ham United
Well, Fabiański stepped off his line.
Klich took it again, and this time put it past the Polish goalkeeper.
Klich took it again, and this time put it past the Polish goalkeeper.
And it's saved!
But wait, VAR is on it...
But wait, VAR is on it...
Well, not a great start from the Hammers.
Poor giveaway from Sebastien Haller, Patrick Bamford's through and he got taken out by Łukasz Fabiański.
Penalty for Leeds, Klich is going to take it...
Poor giveaway from Sebastien Haller, Patrick Bamford's through and he got taken out by Łukasz Fabiański.
Penalty for Leeds, Klich is going to take it...
Kick-Off: Leeds United 0-0 West Ham United
And we're underway for the Friday Night Football!
Leeds United in the white home kit, West Ham United in their third, black strip.
Leeds United in the white home kit, West Ham United in their third, black strip.
We're closing on the kick-off with both teams already on the pitch.
Warming-up! ❄️#LEEWHU pic.twitter.com/jR3XqxdubC
— West Ham United (@WestHam) December 11, 2020
West Ham United starting XI
Fabiański; Coufal, Balbuena, Ogbonna, Cresswell; Soucek, Rice (C); Bowen, Fornals, Benrahma; Haller.
A first start for @Benrahma2 👊
— West Ham United (@WestHam) December 11, 2020
Here's how we line up for #LEEWHU... pic.twitter.com/tkMczSu68P
Leeds United starting XI
Meslier; Dallas, Ayling, Cooper (C), Alioski; Raphinha, Klich, Phillips, Harrison; Bamford, Rodrigo.
📋 No bluffing from Marcelo! As promised in Wednesday's press conference, one change, Koch out, Rodrigo in.
— Leeds United (@LUFC) December 11, 2020
Where to watch
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Leeds United predicted* lineup
Meslier; Dallas, Ayling, Cooper (C), Alioski; Raphinha, Klich, Phillips, Harrison; Bamford, Rodrigo.
*This is a lineup announced by Marcelo Bielsa on December 9th during a press conference.
*This is a lineup announced by Marcelo Bielsa on December 9th during a press conference.
West Ham predicted lineup
Fabiański, Diop, Ogbonna, Cresswell; Coufal, Soucek, Rice (C), Benrahma; Bowen, Haller, Fornals.
Player to watch
If not now, then when?
Said Benrahma has been poised to start for the past three weeks, and now could finally be the time.
With the news of Arthur Masuaku's immediate surgery, which makes him unavailable for the next few weeks, it could finally be the time for Benrahma to make his full debut against the Whites.
Last season he matched up against them twice, scoring once, in a 1-1 draw.
Said Benrahma has been poised to start for the past three weeks, and now could finally be the time.
With the news of Arthur Masuaku's immediate surgery, which makes him unavailable for the next few weeks, it could finally be the time for Benrahma to make his full debut against the Whites.
Last season he matched up against them twice, scoring once, in a 1-1 draw.
Previous encounters
Head-to-head record looks very positive for Leeds Utd who have lost only once in the teams' ten most recent matchups.
The last time West Ham won against their Friday's opponents was more than 20 years ago, on the 18th of November, 2000, after a single goal from Nigel Winterburn.
Current form
The hosts currently sit 14th in the table are coming into the game off a 3-1 loss to Premier League's vice-leaders, Chelsea FC.
The visitors, who, despite there being just a three-point difference, are six positions above the hosts, have most recently seen their good run ended by UCL drop-outs, Manchester United, also losing 3-1.
Kick-off time
Leeds United v West Ham United will be played at the Elland Road, Leeds, England. The kick-off is scheduled at 20:00 GMT.
Welcome
Welcome to VAVEL UK's LIVE coverage of the 2020/21 Premier League match Leeds United v West Ham United!
My name is Alan Rzepa and I'll be your host for this game. We will provide you with pre-game analysis, roster updates and news as it happens live here on VAVEL.com
My name is Alan Rzepa and I'll be your host for this game. We will provide you with pre-game analysis, roster updates and news as it happens live here on VAVEL.com
Mateusz Klich opened the scoring for Leeds United before Tomas Soucek and Angelo Ogbonna turned it around with two headers from set-pieces.
What a win for the Hammers, especially the game being Leeds away. Massive three points.