Crystal Palace frustrated Leeds United at Elland Road on Sunday, September 20, holding Daniel Farke’s side to a 0-0 draw after a performance that prevented the hosts from reproducing the attacking threat they had shown against Newcastle United.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin was left largely isolated for Leeds, while Anton Stach and Jayden Bogle also found it difficult to make an impact in the final third. Palace’s defensive work ensured that Leeds could not turn their previous attacking momentum into another victory.
Despite the lack of a breakthrough, Leeds centre-back Tarik Muharemović rejected the idea that the team’s forward players had failed to contribute. He said they had helped the side by working defensively and emphasised that responsibility was shared across the entire team.
The result left Leeds unbeaten after five Premier League matches, with nine points and a place in fifth position. Muharemović acknowledged that victory would have been preferable but said the squad could take confidence from maintaining its unbeaten start.
The Bosnia and Herzegovina international has now left Leeds for Nations League duty during the international break. He also spoke positively about playing at Elland Road and the support the team has received at home and away, although Palace’s disciplined display ensured the Leeds faithful had no goal to celebrate in this encounter.
