Leeds United are getting ready for another big game as they host West Brom at Elland Road on Saturday.
It’s another tough match for Daniel Farke’s team, who have already beaten two top sides, Sunderland and Sheffield United, in their last two games.
Leeds are sitting five points clear at the top of the Championship and have been on a great run of form.
A win this weekend would extend their unbeaten streak in the league to 17 matches.
West Brom, on the other hand, have not been as strong, winning just one of their last three games.
West Brom’s Challenge at Elland Road
West Brom are currently 5th in the table, 24 points behind Leeds. Since Tony Mowbray took charge in January, the Baggies have won three of their seven games.
They picked up a win against Oxford United in the FA Cup, but the league has been more difficult for them.
They will need to be at their best to stop Leeds, who have been unstoppable at home this season.
The Elland Road crowd will be behind the Whites, making it even tougher for the visitors.
Farai Hallam Set to Referee the Match
The English Football League (EFL) has announced that Farai Hallam will be the referee for the match.
This decision has raised some concerns, as Hallam has been involved in some controversial moments this season.
In Sunderland’s recent match against Hull City, Hallam missed a clear handball that could have given Sunderland a penalty.
They went on to lose the game 1-0. Former Leeds boss Steve Evans has also questioned Hallam’s ability to handle big games, saying he is not experienced enough for intense matches.
Hallam’s Record in the Championship
Hallam has never refereed a Leeds United match before, so Saturday will be his first time officiating at Elland Road.
His stats this season show that he has given out 22 yellow cards and one red card in just six Championship games. He has only been awarded one penalty in that time.
With Leeds pushing for promotion and West Brom fighting for a playoff spot, the pressure will be high on Hallam to make fair decisions.
Leeds fans will hope that the referee does not become the main story of the game.
Leeds Focused on Three Points
Despite the concerns over refereeing, Leeds United’s main focus will be on securing another big win.
If they can keep up their current form, they will take another step closer to securing promotion back to the Premier League.
West Brom will try to cause an upset, but with the way Leeds have been playing, it will take something special to stop them.
Fans at Elland Road will be expecting nothing less than three points.
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