Leeds United finish their tremendous season at home to struggling Charlton Athletic. Marcelo Bielsa’s side have promotion and the title in the bag as they target a sixth straight league win.
Bielsa’s title-winning side will lift the trophy once the game with Charlton finishes at Elland Road. Visitors Charlton are desperate for the victory to secure their place in the Championship. The Addicks are hoping to avoid an instant return to League One.
Champions Leeds United Finish the Season Against Struggling Charlton Athletic
A Sixth Consecutive Win is a Target For Leeds
Marcelo Bielsa will expect nothing less than victory from his title-winning team. They will want to finish with a flurry of goals and points at fortress Elland Road.
Leeds head into this game having won their last five games and Bielsa will want the sixth win before they lift the Championship trophy.
Swiss defender Gaetano Berardi is unavailable after sustaining an ACL injury in Sunday’s win at Derby. Liam Cooper will likely be his replacement in the starting eleven.
A Win is Imperative for Charlton as They Target Championship Survival
Strugglers Charlton head to Elland Road knowing a win should be enough to secure their Championship status. The Addicks sit 21st in the Championship table, outside the relegation zone on goal difference.
Due to the uncertainty surrounding Wigan Athletic’s points deduction, Lee Bowyer knows his side must win. However, they head into this game on a run of six games without a win. While a win should be enough to secure survival, matching or bettering Luton’s result will also be a step in the right direction.
Victory at the Champions could see Charlton climb above the likes of Birmingham City, Middlesbrough and Huddersfield Town in the table.
Lee Bowyer has a few fitness concerns ahead of this vital game. Jake Forster-Caskey and Sam Field are fighting to be fit – both are struggling with injury. Jonny Williams and Albie Morgan will replace them in the team if they are unavailable.
Darren Pratley is ruled out with a hamstring problem.
Previous Meeting
Macaulay Bonne scored the only goal as Charlton beat Leeds back in September. Another win will do Charlton nicely as they target the league double over the Champions.
Prediction
Charlton have to go for it. Leeds will be up for this with the trophy presentation to follow. Lee Bowyer knows his side should avoid the drop with a win at Elland Road. He will be determined to continue the excellent job he has done in trying circumstances at the Valley.
Leeds will want to crown their season with another victory. They are targeting a 28th league win of the season.
Leeds United 1-0 Charlton Athletic
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