Crystal Palace face Leeds United at Elland Road on Sunday, 20 September, aiming to translate midweek momentum into Premier League points. The Eagles head north after a commanding 4-0 home win over Lech Poznan, a result that halted a run of mixed form.
Patrick Vieira's side currently sit 16th in the table with three points from their opening four games. They will need to be sharp against a Leeds team that thrashed Newcastle United 4-1 in their last outing and sits third in the standings.
Palace's recent results have been inconsistent, with three wins and two losses in their last five matches across all competitions. The 4-0 victory on Thursday saw goals from Yeremy Pino, Chris Richards, Jörgen Strand Larsen and Eddie Nketiah, offering a timely boost in confidence.
Tyrick Mitchell is the club's top scorer in the league this season with two goals. The last meeting between these sides at Selhurst Park in March ended in a goalless draw.
The match kicks off at 13:00 UTC.
Manager Pierre Sage expressed satisfaction with the 4-0 win over Lech Poznan on September 17. "There's a lot of satisfaction because we scored four goals with four different players and a clean sheet too," Sage said. He added his side worked on these things after Saturday's 3-2 defeat to Ipswich. The club's defence remains the leakiest in the Premier League, having conceded 11 goals this season. Captain Adam Wharton acknowledged the team is trying to gel as fast as possible after a slow start.
Manager Pierre Sage said the 4-0 win over Lech Poznan on September 17 was a positive step but stressed there is always room for improvement. He noted that goalkeeper Walter Benítez was key to the clean sheet, making six saves. The club's defence has conceded 11 goals this season, the most in the Premier League. Crystal Palace, 17th with three points from four games, face Leeds United on Sunday.
