Leeds v Fulham- team news

By Andy Baggott
December 11 2003

Eddie Gray takes his Leeds team into Sundays Sky clash against Fulham with no new injury worries. He is likely to name an unchanged team, although if Batty is fit, he will be pushing Mcphail for a midfield position.

The Irishman though put on a good performance in his first start for a year, and Eddie may well go with him regardless of Batty’s fitness. The substitute positions are harder to call, with Johnson, Domi, Morris and Bridges the men named last time. They will fight to hold onto their places with competition from Batts, Olembe, Camara, Lennon and Barmby.

This could be Jermaine Pennants last game, with last weeks star man and goalscorer due to return to Highbury after the game - the chances are though that the Gunners will extend the wingers loan for a third time.

Fulham have been one of the surprise teams of the season. Rookie boss Chris Coleman seems to be getting the best out of the players, and there is a great deal of quality there. Players like Saha and Malbranque have the class to hurt us, so our new found defensive strength will be examined. Fulham are also shoring up their defence, with just 1 goal conceded in three games.

The game kicks off at 16:05 on Sunday, as both sides will go looking for the win…