Eddie Howe is under pressure, Rayan needs protection at Bournemouth and John Stones returns to Everton with City
The equation is simple. If Leeds beat relegated – and now managerless – Burnley at Elland Road on Friday they will reach 43 points and be extremely unlikely to meet the same fate as their opponents. Daniel Farke’s losing FA Cup semi-finalists are then scheduled to travel to Tottenham, but victory against Burnley, who they pipped to the Championship title last season, would settle nerves in West Yorkshire. Farke, though, does not necessarily expect a straightforward match. “There’s definitely no complacency,” he said, speaking before the news of Scott Parker’s departure. “I’ve got so much respect for Scott. I’d say there’s not one time this season Burnley were played off the field. They’re always very competitive, they’ve had many tight games.” As Mike Jackson takes caretaker charge at Turf Moor, Farke hopes another three points will persuade Leeds to extend his own contract. Louise Taylor
Leeds v Burnley, Friday 8pm (all times BST)
Brentford v West Ham, Saturday 3pm
Newcastle v Brighton, Saturday 3pm
Wolves v Sunderland, Saturday 3pm
Arsenal v Fulham, Saturday 5.30pm
Bournemouth v Crystal Palace, Sunday 2pm
Manchester United v Liverpool, Sunday 3.30pm
Continue reading…Eddie Howe is under pressure, Rayan needs protection at Bournemouth and John Stones returns to Everton with CityPremier League top scorers: latest standingsThe equation is simple. If Leeds beat relegated – and now managerless – Burnley at Elland Road on Friday they will reach 43 points and be extremely unlikely to meet the same fate as their opponents. Daniel Farke’s losing FA Cup semi-finalists are then scheduled to travel to Tottenham, but victory against Burnley, who they pipped to the Championship title last season, would settle nerves in West Yorkshire. Farke, though, does not necessarily expect a straightforward match. “There’s definitely no complacency,” he said, speaking before the news of Scott Parker’s departure. “I’ve got so much respect for Scott. I’d say there’s not one time this season Burnley were played off the field. They’re always very competitive, they’ve had many tight games.” As Mike Jackson takes caretaker charge at Turf Moor, Farke hopes another three points will persuade Leeds to extend his own contract. Louise TaylorLeeds v Burnley, Friday 8pm (all times BST)Brentford v West Ham, Saturday 3pmNewcastle v Brighton, Saturday 3pmWolves v Sunderland, Saturday 3pmArsenal v Fulham, Saturday 5.30pmBournemouth v Crystal Palace, Sunday 2pmManchester United v Liverpool, Sunday 3.30pm Continue reading…
