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FPL team guides: Leeds United – Best players, predicted line-up + more

Gameweek 1 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) is drawing ever nearer and we’re profiling all 20 Premier League teams before the season starts.

We continue our team-by-team guides with Leeds United, seeing what their players have to offer.

You can check out our Nottingham Forest, Fulham and Bournemouth analysis in our Promoted series (articles that will be refreshed before the big kick-off).

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LAST SEASON: ATTACK

TotalRank v other Premier League clubs
Goals scored1315th
Shots13013th
Shots in the box8712th
Shots on target40=14th
Big chances25=5th
Expected goals (xG)15.5012th

*Rankings are weighted per game due to the different number of matches that clubs played from Gameweek 28 onwards


A final-day victory over Brentford saw Leeds United become the first side in 11 years to climb out of the relegation zone on the occasion.

Besides this and a dramatic 3-2 comeback win over Wolves, it was a troublesome 2021/22 campaign that included the sad dismissal of beloved icon Marcelo Bielsa after a five-match spell where 20 goals were conceded.

The statistics above and below are for head coach Jesse Marsch’s subsequent 12 games in charge. As Double Gameweeks meant teams played between 11 and 14 times after his arrival, the ranks arrange them ‘per game’ to enable a fair comparison.

From Gameweek 28, Leeds hover in the lower mid-table for underlying attacking stats but had the fifth-most big chances, joint with Liverpool and Arsenal.

Undoubtedly, the sale of Raphinha to Barcelona will be a huge loss. The Brazilian was far ahead of all teammates for goals (11), shots (88), chances created (65) and FPL points (145). Replacing such a talisman is difficult, although having Patrick Bamford (£7.5m) back from multiple injuries will finally quality to their forward line.

LAST SEASON: DEFENCE

TotalRank v other Premier League clubs
Goals conceded1913th
Clean sheets2=12th
Shots conceded17113th
Shots in the box conceded11613th
Shots on target conceded6717th
Big chances conceded2312th
Expected goals conceded (xGC)19.3311th

*Rankings are weighted per game due to the different number of matches that clubs played from Gameweek 28 onwards


In isolation, the only poor defensive number under Marsch is for conceding shots on target. The rest aren’t too alarming.

However, their backline was catastrophic in Bielsa’s 26 matches, letting in four or more goals on six occasions. Leeds were the league’s worst for goals against (60), attempts on target conceded (157) and big chances allowed (71) and second-worst in most other defensive measurements.

As a result, no defensive assets brought FPL appeal, especially as only six goals and eight assists came from there. Perhaps things would have been better had defensive midfielder Kalvin Phillips (£5.0m) not missed three months with a hamstring injury but his summer sale to Manchester City only reinforces how important it is that Marc Roca and Tyler Adams (both £5.0m) quickly get used to Premier League life.

Rasmus Kristensen (£5.0m) looks like a shrewd singing at both ends of the field, at least.


OPENING FIXTURES

Marsch’s side are bit of an unknown quantity ahead of this new campaign.

The American’s first summer at Elland Road has seen arguably his two best players depart but three replacements have so far arrived from the Red Bull clubs where he made his name, alongside Roca and Sinisterra.

Marsch has been fielding strong line-ups in pre-season to help establish team familiarity, as their initial fixture run is full of promise.

According to our Season Ticker, only Arsenal have a better opening seven matches and, when extending this to Gameweek 10, Leeds are in first place.

PREDICTED GAMEWEEK 1 LINE-UP

 

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831 Comments Post a Comment
  1. SamShi
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    A) Alisson, Diaz and Haaland

    OR

    B) Sanchez, Salah and C Wilson

    Thanks

    1. The Overthinker
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      B

  2. The Overthinker
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    Trossard being overlooked?

    1. Jock Grealish
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      For man u away? No.

      1. The Overthinker
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 8 months ago

        Will you change your 11 every gameweek.?

        Have you seen Manchester United's def?

        1. Jock Grealish
          • 2 Years
          1 year, 8 months ago

          Yes and yes

          1. The Overthinker
            • 7 Years
            1 year, 8 months ago

            Good luck with -20 every gw then.

            1. Jock Grealish
              • 2 Years
              1 year, 8 months ago

              Whatever.

        2. Jock Grealish
          • 2 Years
          1 year, 8 months ago

          Have you seen brighton record at OT?

          1. The Overthinker
            • 7 Years
            1 year, 8 months ago

            I've seen Manchester United play for 17 years now. And on basis of that, especially in last 3 years and current form, I know they will concede.

            And if they concede, there's high probability that trossard will be involved

            1. Jock Grealish
              • 2 Years
              1 year, 8 months ago

              Yes but better picks elsewhere

          2. Bartowski
            • 13 Years
            1 year, 8 months ago

            Did you see what happened last time they played just two and a half months ago though:

            https://www.worldfootball.net/report/premier-league-2021-2022-brighton-hove-albion-manchester-united/

            1. Jock Grealish
              • 2 Years
              1 year, 8 months ago

              Different ground genius

              1. Bartowski
                • 13 Years
                1 year, 8 months ago

                Same teams though, I didn't mention the ground did I.

                1. Jock Grealish
                  • 2 Years
                  1 year, 8 months ago

                  No but I mentioned it

                  1. Bartowski
                    • 13 Years
                    1 year, 8 months ago

                    Sure and the other guy mentioned Man U's defence and I mentioned their last meeting. It's part of a wider discussion as to the result next week, all points we made are relative to that.

    2. Bartowski
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      He sometimes played as a wing back last season which obviously doesn't discount him from getting returns but you'd usually like you OOP players further up the pitch not the other way around.

  3. Qaiss
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    Which one

    A) Salah + Kane + Grealish

    B) Son + Haaland + Luis Diaz

    1. The Overthinker
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      B

    2. Walter White (WW)
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      B

    3. FarkeMee
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      A

    4. Enrico Pallazzo
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      A

  4. Tasty Jerk
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    Goal 3-0 Edouard with a brace!

  5. Tasty Jerk
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    Lovely taken goal as well. Looking sharp.

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Palace could do well

  6. Walter White (WW)
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    Palace had better spank Arsenal

    1. Jock Grealish
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      They really won't

      1. Tasty Jerk
        • 11 Years
        1 year, 8 months ago

        We will see.

        1. Jock Grealish
          • 2 Years
          1 year, 8 months ago

          Won't happen again. Arsenal are on a mission

    2. Bartowski
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      2-2

      1. Walter White (WW)
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 8 months ago

        Would be nice if Jesus blanks tho, get 70% of managers mad before Saturday morning

        1. Bartowski
          • 13 Years
          1 year, 8 months ago

          Bound to happen. FPL loves to disappoint.

          1. Tasty Jerk
            • 11 Years
            1 year, 8 months ago

            aint this the truth 🙂 (and I will be going with Jesus from the start)

    3. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Pre season means nothing

      Palace 2-0 I reckon

      1. Jock Grealish
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 8 months ago

        Lol this

      2. Walter White (WW)
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 8 months ago

        2-1 Zaha brace, Xhaka

        1. Jock Grealish
          • 2 Years
          1 year, 8 months ago

          2-3

  7. Azzastaan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    Tomiyasu A
    White B

  8. GreennRed
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    Has Gelhardt any chance of regular starts for Marsch?

    1. Jock Grealish
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Doubt it with Bamford back

      1. GreennRed
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 8 months ago

        Cheers Sonny. Will wait until Thursday for some team news. Leeds fans don't seem to have much faith in Marsch. Seemingly impressing against poor opposition could have him picking Dan James up front.

        https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/leeds-united-attack-daniel-james-24602223#comments-wrapper

  9. Nightcrawler
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    If u were making a team just for gw1

    Would u go for Wilson or Jesus?

    1. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Def wilson

  10. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    Haaland kdb mahrez Grealish all start

    1. Bartowski
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Yeah but that's just Pep spinning the wheel for the season...

    2. ZimZalabim
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      are they playing 4-2-3-1 now ?

  11. Jock Grealish
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    LOL Foden

  12. Tasty Jerk
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    Goal 4-0 Marc Guéhi

    1. ZimZalabim
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      who is palace playing btw ?

      Excuse the ignorance please

      1. Tasty Jerk
        • 11 Years
        1 year, 8 months ago

        No probs, Montpellier

  13. Tasty Jerk
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    Yet another Eze assist

  14. ZimZalabim
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    Hi all, How is everyone doing ?
    I'm just getting back into the game over past few days, after a much needed break from football, feeling excited for the new season now !!

    Made a draft earlier this week, somewhat template I think what do you think ?

    Sanchez
    Trent Cancelo James Gabriel
    Salah Saka Coutinho Neto
    Haaland Jesus

    Steele Neco Dasilva Plange

    not sure on a few of these picks though, was thinking about trying to turn into a 3 premium team and adding in a spurs attacker and dropping James, Coutinho and Saka. What do you guys reckon ?

    1. One Man
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      3 premiums would misbalance the team to much.

  15. Jock Grealish
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    ASM Goal

  16. Jock Grealish
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    Trossard 2 goals 4-0

    1. The Overthinker
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Ahem ahem

  17. porkido
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    Leeds scored 13 goals last season?