Leeds United vs Southampton

Live updates, build-up and reaction from the crucial clash at the bottom of the Premier League table.

Leeds have had the better of it, but so little quality or semblance of a tactical plan. Everton conceded two after the break, much to the delight of Leeds supporters, as they lost at Goodison Park. The defender catches Walcott with a trip that breaks up a threatening attack. [Whites](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/all-about/leeds-united-fc) boss [Javi Gracia](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/all-about/javi-gracia) will take charge of the club for the first time this afternoon in what is a huge game at the bottom of the Premier League table. The Southampton keeper should have done better but Leeds will not care one bit. Still a lot of looking for Gnonto or relying on transition moments. McKennie does well to steal posession in the middle of the park as he carries the ball through to the edge of the box. Bamford gets a toe on a Firpo cross but it lacks the power to trouble Bazunu as he comfortably collects the ball. Three minutes to half-time, can Leeds find a way to go in ahead at the break? The Saints keeper admittedly does well to stop the ball falling to Bamford at the far post, but his parry picks out McKennie on the edge of the area, as his attempt goes just over the bar with Bazunu out of position. Gracia and Gnonto were deep in conversation as they came out of the tunnel - will he be the one to make the difference? Harrison goes to the left with Summerville on the right.

Both teams come into the match under the guidance of a fresh face, with Javi Gracia appointed head coach of the Whites earlier this week, whilst Ruben Selles ...

For those not attending the game, you can stay right here on Saints have taken 12 of their overall 18 points on the road, whilst Leeds have secured 13 points at home up to now. Top-scorer for the visitors this weekend is James Ward-Prowse. Rodrigo remains top-scorer for Leeds but is currently out injured. However, the hosts hit back on that occasion, meaning each side had to settle for a point from an entertaining 2-2 draw. A win for either side could see them lifted out of the relegation places - depending on results elsewhere.

Leeds United, merely one point clear of the Saints at the bottom of the Premier League standings, will welcome in newly-appointed coach coach Javi Gracia, who ...

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Leeds host Southampton in a massive six-pointer at Elland Road as the bottom two teams in the Premier League table collide.

It goes without saying that Saturday’s trip to Goodison couldn’t come at a better time for the Villa defense. Up next for Everton is a trip to north London, where they’ll make up their game in hand and face Premier League leaders Arsenal on Wednesday. Five minutes later, roles were reversed as Jordan Pickford went full-stretch (and then some) to get a fingernail on Watkins’ header, pushing it onto the inside of the post but by no means clear. Leeds (22 points) and West Ham United (23), who occupied 19th and 18th, respectively, heading into matchweek 25, both won on Saturday. The game sprang to life not long after the restart when Everton were denied and opening goal in truly spectacular fashion on 55 minutes. On the other hand, the Cherries have conceded just 28 in 19 games since Scott Parker was fired following the 9-0 defeat to Liverpool (and the 3-0 defeat to Arsenal, and the 4-0 defeat to Man City, in successive games). Leicester City, meanwhile, looks off whenever it doesn’t have James Maddison in the fold. But Saturday turned out to be a day of swings and roundabouts, as Arsenal overturned a pair of one-goal deficits to win 4-2 away to Aston Villa, and Man City let a 1-0 lead slip away in the 84th minute. Last weekend’s draw with Nottingham Forest was as shocking as it was painful for Manchester City (52 points – 2nd place), who remain two points back of leaders Arsenal having played one more game thus far. Southampton are within three points of safety and as bad as their season has been, there is renewed hope that Selles can turn things around. A massive day for new Leeds boss Javi Gracia and Ruben Selles after he was named Southampton boss until the end of the season. Leeds 1-0 Southampton.

Leeds move out of the Premier League relegation zone as Junior Firpo's second-half goal gives them a crucial victory over bottom club Southampton in Javi ...

- Away13 - Away2 - Shots - 11Harrison - 28McKennie - 12Adams - 3Firpo - 39Wöber - 5Koch - 2Ayling - 1Meslier Last weekend, Selles and Saints were buoyant after beating Leeds' next league opponents Chelsea in his first game in charge.

Junior Firpo earns Leeds precious win over bottom side Southampton ... New Leeds United manager Javi Gracia's reign began with a 1-0 Premier League home win over ...

Firpo said it was probably his biggest goal ever, adding: "We managed the game really well. We are happy with the result and attitude." "The difference was we were solid.

Three points at Elland Road! Premier League. Leeds United 1 (Firpo 77'). Southampton 0. Leeds: Meslier (GK), Ayling (C) ...

Summerville played the ball to Harrison who produced a brilliant back-heel, allowing Firpo to run into the box and slot home right-footed! He burst into the box and shot, but the impressive Firpo had tracked him well enough to block his strike. Another freshly introduced player had the next good chance in the match. Bamford had an effort saved by Bazunu early on, before the striker then went to ground in the box a minute or so later but the claims for a penalty were waved away. Crysencio Summerville came on for Leeds, whereas the away side made a triple change, bringing on Theo Walcott, Ibrahima Diallo and Sekou Mara. Both teams did have efforts on goal inside the opening 10 minutes though, but neither ‘keeper were troubled.

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Firpo said it was probably his biggest goal ever, adding: "We managed the game really well. We are happy with the result and attitude." "The difference was we were solid.