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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 1h

Immense progress from James. Saturday would be five weeks ahead of schedule. #lufc www.nytimes.com/athletic/672...

Leeds’ Dan James ahead of schedule with ankle injury, could be fit to face Burnley

Manager Daniel Farke had previously expected the 27-year-old to be unavailable until after the November international break.

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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 2h

Farke confirms there's no chance Perri starts on Saturday after seven weeks without a match and no training sessions during the break with key team-mates. #lufc

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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 2h

DF: "Jaidon has a place in mine and our hearts. Fantastic team-mate. Joy to work with him. Potential was never in doubt. Unlucky with some minor injuries and we had Cree Summerville in outstanding form in his position. My fingers always crossed for him. Not a surprise he has started well." #lufc

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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 2h

DF: "Normally, we speak about business when it's done. Behind the scenes, we try to build our squad for the future. Negotiations with players we like. Harry is one of them. Expect positive news in the future. Announcing contract news is better when a player is fit and available." #lufc

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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 2h

DF: "James ahead of schedule, very good news. Already involved in major parts of team training. Not contending for XI, but possibly for the squad with Okafor managing adductor issues." #lufc

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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 2h

DF: "Lucas has trained the last two weeks with us. Built up his fitness during the break. Willy, he won't be available. Calf problem sorted, but used the break for a minor hernia surgery. Team training next week. Maybe back for West Ham." #lufc

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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 2h

DF: "Definitely not a must-win game. Newly-promoted teams are always underdogs away from home. Burnley won 100 points last season. At our best, we have a chance to win points, as with all the other games." #lufc

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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 2h

DF: "Today was the first time we had all the players back together. Tricky to prepare, but we are used to it. We will take some late decisions due to flights, hits and knocks. Pick the team late after final session tomorrow." #lufc

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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 2h

Farke is facing the media ahead of Burnley imminently. #lufc

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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 3h

I don't think Darlow could have done much more in his four games, but Perri was evidently brought here to be No 1.

Burnley may come too soon for the Brazilian, but this is a fascinating debate for Farke to solve over the coming games. Got two goalkeeping experts to assess it. #lufc

Should Leeds stick with Karl Darlow or restore Lucas Perri to the starting line-up?

Karl Darlow has been starting for Leeds in Lucas Perri's absence. But should Perri start against Burnley?

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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 22h

Lucas Radebe returned to Leeds recently, when he was named a club ambassador. I had the pleasure of 10 minutes with him. Such a good man. #lufc www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...

Lucas Radebe interview: ‘It was daunting – we didn’t see any Black people on the terraces’

Lucas Radebe speaks about the difficulty he faced when joining Leeds and his hopes for the future as he mentors players at his old club

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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 8d

Aaronson continues to draw a blank in attack, but Farke rates his defensive reliability.

It turns out he's more effective than all but one of the Premier League's att midfielders/wingers.

Does he keep out Gnonto and James over the weeks ahead? #lufc www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...

Brenden Aaronson gives Leeds what they need defensively — but do they want more in attack?

Brenden Aaronson is one of the Premier League's best offensive players for defensive duties this season

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The Square Ball @thesquareball.net · 9d

The Athletic's @berencross.bsky.social gives his verdict on #lufc after seven Premier League matches on today's West Stand show

WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3rivlASLhI

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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 10d

FA investigating after objects thrown at Tottenham players during win at Leeds #lufc

FA investigating after objects thrown at Tottenham players during win at Leeds

In separate incidents, Spurs duo Pedro Porro and Mohammed Kudus appeared to be targeted with objects thrown from the Elland Road home end.

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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 11d

Dominic Calvert-Lewin's the glue holding the Leeds United attack together. Strength, jumping, heading, movement and intelligence is giving entire team a springboard.

Five good chances in two games spurned. Goals will surely follow his creativity. #lufc www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...

Leeds are benefitting from Calvert-Lewin leading the line – but goals are needed

The former Everton forward has been so effective in making Farke’s system work at Leeds, even if he should have more than one goal by now

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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 12d

DF: "I have to be careful and do not like to comment (on officials). Last time we had this referee it was a big talking point and got a letter. Leave it to other people to comment. I cannot influence this." #lufc

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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 12d

DF: "We have to take our chances and hope the goalkeeper is not the man of the match. Should have hit the target with a few of our chances. Played one of the country's top sides and were the better side. Encouraging. Proud of how far we have come." #lufc

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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 12d

DF: "Deflected strike out of a non-dangerous situation. Gabi slips for second. Punished with deflection again. Tough for my lads. They scored twice out of nothing. Rodon off the post. DCL big chance. Longstaff big chance. Pascal's headers." #lufc

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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 12d

Farke here.

DF: "Very unfortunate. First feeling is disappointment. Many compliments to the lads for their performance. After this game, I would normally be disappointed with a draw. Better side in all aspects. Missed too many chances." #lufc

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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 12d

Frank: "I know how difficult it is in the Championship (to go unbeaten). They concede very few chances or xG. What's hidden in the stats is five or six top chances where we flash the ball across their box. I would rather praise them. They were good. Defended well. Very brave on the ball." #lufc

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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 12d

Thomas Frank speaking.

"Extremely happy. Last 10 minutes, we dropped back. Until the 80th minute, I was very happy. Very solid defensively. Gave the goal away. Created two goals and other chances." #lufc

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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 12d

Tough one to swallow, but gave the league's second-placed team a proper game today. #lufc

Leeds 1 Tottenham 2 – Spurs end international break curse? Nearly Beachball-gate 2

Beren Cross and Elias Burke break down the key talking points from Saturday afternoon's game

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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 12d

Full time. Spurs win it. 'Cheat, cheat, cheat' is the chant from the home fans. Referee made a lot of poor calls and Struijk will feel unfortunate for the two goals, but still silver linings in there for Leeds. Beat them on every metric except the one that matters. #lufc

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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 12d

Great effort from Piroe at the death, as Farke would have wanted, from another Calvert-Lewin knock-down. Good save. #lufc

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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 12d

Leeds in a 4-1-2-3: Bogle, Rodon, Ampadu, Struijk; Tanaka; Piroe, Longstaff; Nmecha, Calvert-Lewin, Harrison. #lufc

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