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Leeds United aims for 40 points against struggling Crystal Palace

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 10:07 AM

Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Leeds United aims for 40 points against struggling Crystal Palace

Summary

Leeds United prepares to face Crystal Palace in the Premier League on September 19. Daniel Farke's side has collected eight points from their first four matches of the 2026-27 season and remains unbeaten. Defender James Justin emphasizes a focus on reaching 40 points to ensure safety from relegation. Crystal Palace has allowed 11 goals and has been inconsistent this season, with only one victory. Leeds looks to capitalize on Palace's defensive struggles ahead of the upcoming international break.

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•Leeds has eight points and is unbeaten in four matches.
•James Justin highlights the goal of securing 40 points.
•Crystal Palace has allowed 11 goals and has only one win.
•Leeds will look to exploit Palace's defensive weaknesses.

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10:07 AMYahoo Sports — Can Leeds move closer to 40 points against 'unimpressive' Palace?

What they're saying

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"You've got to wait until at least 10 games into a season to talk about that stuff," said Kaiser Chiefs bassist Simon Rix when quizzed about Leeds United's chances of qualifying for European football this season. Daniel Farke's side are yet to lose a Premier League game in 2026-27, picking up eight points from their opening four games of the season. Defender James Justin has also highlighted "the aspiration is to get to 40 points first and foremost" in their second campaign since Championship promotion.
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Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 10:07 AM
Can Leeds move closer to 40 points against 'unimpressive' Palace?
"You've got to wait until at least 10 games into a season to talk about that stuff," said Kaiser Chiefs bassist Simon Rix when quizzed about Leeds United's chances of qualifying for European football this season. Daniel Farke's side are yet to lose a Premier League game in 2026-27, picking up eight points from their opening four games of the season. Defender James Justin has also highlighted "the aspiration is to get to 40 points first and foremost" in their second campaign since Championship promotion.

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