Leeds United squad revealed for Sheffield United as Daniel Farke makes Manor Solomon decision

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There is no chance of Daniel Farke under-estimating title rivals Sheffield United tonight. His Leeds United team travel to Bramall Lane knowing a win will move them five points clear at the top of the Championship table.

The mouth-watering Yorkshire derby presents the Whites with a big chance to pull clear of the chasing pack. They proved too strong when the two clubs last faced off back in October, recording a 2-0 win at Elland Road.

But Farke said: "I rated them even earlier in the season (than the Elland Road game) and they have not proved me wrong. Together with us they are so far the best team in this league.

"They are playing an outstanding season with a top manager and top individual players. They have a really good balance of really good defensive behaviour and lots of individual quality and players who can score lots of goals.

"They have more or less on the same amount of points as us, we just have the advantage of two points and a better goal difference but this shows they can win many tight games. This is a sign of quality.

"This is totally due to Chris Wilder's handwriting, he has forged great unity and consistency, an unbelievable amount of points (70) after this many games (33).

"Bramall Lane is one of the toughest places you can go. We know they play with confidence and a really good home record but as a football player and also a bit as a manager you look forward to being in competition with the best sides you can. I expect a tight game and in many areas we’ll have to be at the top of our game to have a chance but we also travel in good confidence knowing we’re in good shape and it will be an important game."

The big question is will Manor Solomon be fit to be involved in United's biggest match of the season? The winger, on a season-long loan from Tottenham Hotspur, was on the receiving end of a hefty tackle in the first half of their win over Sunderland last time out. He was taken off after the break before the Whites' late show.

Solomon has been in sparkling form since the turn of the year and Farke will no doubt give him every chance to prove his fitness. The smart money is on Solomon being included in the travelling squad. Wilfried Gnonto and Largie Ramazani could come into Farke's thoughts if Solomon is deemed not fit enough to start.

Max Wober (knee) and Patrick Bamford (hamstring) remain on the sidelines.

Leeds United squad vs Sheffield United: Meslier, Darlow, Cairns, Struijk, Rodon, Firpo, Schmidt, Debayo, Bogle, Byram, Ampadu, Gruev, Guilavogui, Tanaka, Rothwell, Chambers, Aaronson, Solomon, Ramazani, Gnonto, James, Piroe, Joseph.

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