Crystal Palace vs Leeds LIVE: Result and reaction from Premier League fixture today
Follow the latest updates from the Premier League clash at Selhurst Park
Follow the latest updates live from Crystal Palace vs Leeds United as Saturday’s Premier League action continues at Selhurst Park.
After the day’s opening encounter between Everton and Manchester United, Palace entertain Leeds with both sides knocking on the door of the top half of the table and looking to return to winning ways.
Palace suffered a disappointing defeat against Wolves last time out, while Leeds were on the end of a heavy 4-1 loss against Leicester, although their away form has been among the more impressive records in the Premier League this season. Follow the live updates below.
15 min
The passing from both teams is a little cautious and safe at the moment. Fernandes goes for goal from distance but his effort slams into Sigurdsson and flies behind for a corner.
10 min
United are forced into some defending as Everton start to find their rhythm. A wicked cross from Digne is headed clear, and moments before that a ball across from Coleman proved too long for everyone in the box.
9 min
Digne wins a corner, which is whipped into the box by Sigurdsson but headed away at the near post by Fernandes.
6 min
Everton attack for the first time as Rodriguez sends a pass out to Digne on the left. The full-back finds Bernard, whose curling cross is flicked towards goal by Calvert-Lewin. The header loops towards goal but drops just over the bar.
5 min
The game is being played almost exclusively in Everton’s half, although the hosts seem to be content for United to dominate possession. As we’ve seen recently, Solskjaer’s side tend to struggle when tasked with breaking down compact defences.
3 min
Another slick United move ends when Fernandes tries to slip a pass through to Martial. The away side are on the front foot early on.
1 min
A fast start from the visitors as Shaw is played in down the left and cuts the ball back into the box. Bernard is back to intercept and clear.
Kick-off
After a moment of silence ahead of Remembrance Day, United get us underway.
The players make their way out at Goodison Park. This has the feel of a very big game for both clubs…
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