Leeds United extended their unbeaten start to the season with a 0-0 draw against a resilient Crystal Palace at Elland Road. Despite the stalemate, Leeds maintained their position in the top tier, climbing to third place last week after a stunning 4-1 victory over Newcastle.

The match showcased a strong performance from Crystal Palace, who arguably created the better chances but ultimately settled for a point. Key moments included:

• Dominic Calvert-Lewin missing Leeds’ best opportunity, firing directly at Palace goalkeeper Walter Benitez in the second half.
• A potential Palace goal by Tyrick Mitchell being disallowed by VAR, ruling that Anan Khalaili was offside in the build-up.

In the early stages, Palace, having conceded 11 goals this season, adopted a defensive stance but remained dangerous on the counter. Tarik Muharemovic made a crucial recovery tackle to deny Jorgen Strand Larsen, while Leeds struggled to capitalize on their early pressure with poor set-piece deliveries.

James Trafford, Leeds' goalkeeper, was called into action, making key saves against Daichi Kamada and later thwarting Yeremy Pino’s free-kick. As the match progressed, Palace continued to threaten, with Kamada narrowly missing the target with a header.

Despite the frustrations from the home fans, Leeds and manager Pierre Sage will take solace in their unbeaten run, while Palace will reflect on a performance that deserved more than just a single point.