Leeds United vs Crystal Palace LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Leeds United face Crystal Palace in the Premier League today.
Leeds head coach Javi Gracia named an unchanged starting line-up for his side’s home game against Crystal Palace. Leading goalscorer Rodrigo and Willy Gnonto are among the substitutes again as Leeds aim for back-to-back league wins following Tuesday night’s 2-1 home victory against Nottingham Forest. Luke Ayling continued in the captain’s role with Liam Cooper also on the bench, while Adam Forshaw returned to the matchday squad.
Palace goalkeeper Sam Johnstone made his first league start for the club in place of Vincente Guaita in boss Roy Hodgson’s second game in charge since returning to Selhurst Park. Jordan Ayew was also back in the starting XI as Wilfried Zaha missed out due to a groin injury.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
Leeds United vs Crystal Palace
There will be one minute of additional time at the end of this first half.
Leeds United vs Crystal Palace
Leeds have had 10 shots - their most in the first half of a Premier League match this season. Yet, their leads remains just the one goal.
Leeds United vs Crystal Palace
ANOTHER SUPERB STOP! Struijk rises highest to meet Aaronson's free-kick, and the defender's header looks like it is flying into the bottom corner until Johnstone gets down to his right to palm away.
Leeds United vs Crystal Palace
Roca tries to dink a throughball for Sinisterra, but he just overhits it and Johnstone races out of his goal to gather.
Leeds United vs Crystal Palace
A clever move ends with Ayling getting to the byline and firing a cross in, but the delivery is poor and Johnstone collects.
Leeds United vs Crystal Palace
Ayew glances a header wide of the right post from Olise's corner.
Leeds United vs Crystal Palace
Bamford has scored three goals against former club Palace in the Premier League - only against Aston Villa (four) has he scored more in the top-flight.
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