By Andy Baggott
December 17 2009

Leeds host in form Southampton on Saturday. A loss could see Charlton reclaim the top spot Leeds have held for a number of months. Boss Simon Grayson is likely to make a number of changes to the side that struggled against Accrington Stanley in the JPT trophy on Tuesday, as a number of rested players should return. At the back, Richard Naylor is in contention to return, and will be fighting Lubo and Bromby for the right to partner Kisnorbo.At full back, Hughes and Capaldi are battling for left back, whilst at right back Crowe will be competing with Hughes and Bromby, depending on other positions.The midfield and attack should pick itself, Kilkenny, Howson, Doyle and Snoddy across the middle, with Beckford and Becchio up top. Southampton should provide one of the hardest tests of the season.  Despite starting 10 points adrift after administration, they have slowly clawed their way up the table, and a play off place is certainly within their reach. The game kicks off at 3.00, and a good sized crowd is expected at Elland Road.

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adsal
17/12/2009 19:53

Although the Saints are one of the form teams in the divisions and have clocked ten away matches without defeat, Leeds should be able to dispose of them easily, if they play up to their potential. Becchio should be hungry for a goal and Beckford is due for one as well. A 2-0 victory will be a very satisfactory result. The Saints can claim their playoff spot at grounds other then Elland Road

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Trashed
17/12/2009 20:01

Over the past 11 league games, the Saints have a better record than the Whites winning 8, drawing 1 and losing once compared to 6-4-1 for Leeds.

It will be a battle.

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