West Ham v Leeds: Team newspublished at 15:41 BST 5 April
15:41 BST 5 April
West Ham make five changes from the side that began the 2-0 loss at Aston Villa on 22 March with starts for Alphonse Areola, Max Kilman, Kyle Walker-Peters, Soungoutou Magassa and Adama Traore.
Jarrod Bowen, who played for England twice in the international break, is named in the 11.
West Ham XI: Areola, Malick Diouf, Disasi, Kilman, Walker-Peters, Fernandes, Potts, Magassa, Traore, Castellanos, Bowen.
The big news for Leeds is top scorer Dominic Calvert-Lewin is only among the substitutes. It is three changes from the side that began the home goalless draw with Brentford.
Lucas Perri is in goal, with Ao Tanaka and Noah Okafor also starting.
Listen to West Ham v Leeds live online and on BBC Soundspublished at 14:11 BST 5 April
14:11 BST 5 April
Full live commentary of Leeds' big FA Cup quarter-final against West Ham at The London Stadium is available to listen to in full both on BBC Sounds and online.
Listen here from 16:30 GMT or on BBC Radio Leeds using the BBC Sounds app.
Sutton's predictions: West Ham v Leedspublished at 19:26 BST 4 April
19:26 BST 4 April
The most intriguing thing about this tie is how both teams are going to approach it.
They are both in the thick of the relegation battle at the bottom of the table and will surely have at least one eye on that, rather than being fully focused on the FA Cup.
Leeds don't play in the league until the following Monday, when they go to Old Trafford, but West Ham are back in action on Friday, at home to bottom side Wolves.
Out of the two games, Wolves is surely the one that Hammers boss Nuno Espirito Santo will prioritise, because it has to be seen as 'must win' for them - but you could argue Leeds manager Daniel Farke will do the same before his side play Manchester United too.
The one thing both teams definitely don't want here is extra time, and what usually happens in that scenario is that the tie goes the distance.
So, that's what I am going to say we will see here, too. You won't be able to split the teams over 90 minutes, but then Leeds will be the ones who find a winner.
'We might as well try to go all the way' - Nmecha on FA Cup aimpublished at 10:28 BST 3 April
10:28 BST 3 April
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Leeds United striker Lukas Nmecha believes the club's FA Cup run this season has been "really good" for the players and says "the goal is just to win" against West Ham on Sunday afternoon to seal their spot in the semi-finals.
The 27-year-old is also looking forward to playing in front of the club's 9,000 travelling fans at London Stadium, despite the stands being "quite far away from the pitch".
"This season has definitely been relentless," Nmecha told BBC Radio Leeds. "We've had to rotate a lot in the cup competitions to reduce the load on the players who are playing more in the Premier League.
"But this FA Cup run has definitely been really good for the squad. We've maybe seen a slightly different style of football in the cups compared to the league, and we've shown that we are still able to do the things we were doing last season.
"It is important to take games as they come and to not read into them too much, so our goal for this game is just to win.
"It will be a challenge for our fans [to get behind us] because the stands are quite far away from the pitch, but I'm sure we will hear them. Hopefully we will be the louder ones!
"I've never played at Wembley Stadium before, so it would be amazing for me and the fans [to get there]. It would be a good day out. We are close so we might as well try to go all the way now."
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Farke on Calvert-Lewin and chance for Leeds to 'write history'published at 18:27 BST 2 April
18:27 BST 2 April
Phil Cartwright BBC Sport journalist
Leeds United boss Daniel Farke has been speaking to the media before Sunday's FA Cup quarter-final against West Ham United at London Stadium (kick-off 16:30 BST).
Dominic Calvert-Lewin did not train on Thursday because of a "minor" hamstring problem and Farke said there is "a question mark" over the striker's availability for Sunday's match.
On Calvert-Lewin's hopes of World Cup selection with England: "Everything is decided by performances and this is what he has to deliver week in, week out. If he delivers a strong finish to the season, with many good games and hopefully a few goals and assists, he has a chance and it's up to Thomas [Tuchel] to make a decision. It's good that he's so close and he should grab this chance with both hands."
On those who did not go away on international duty: "It was important for us to allow them a bit more time off because the last time they had some time off was in November. We allowed them two days off after the Brentford game and they had three days of individual training programmes - some have done that here, but if they wanted to travel for a bit of sun or to see family elsewhere, we have allowed them to do that."
Farke said the Premier League is Leeds' "bread and butter" and "the highest priority" but he is a "big believer in the cup competition" and Leeds' first FA Cup quarter-final appearance since 2003 is a "chance to write a bit more history for this club".
The Leeds boss said he will select a "strong starting line-up without doing anything stupid", adding: "If you get the feeling someone is a risk because of a physical problem, we won't risk it."
Asked what it would mean to secure a first FA Cup semi-final since 1987: "First of all [we would hope for] a better outcome than the last time we were at Wembley, but we know that to take part in a semi-final would be another chapter of history for this club because we haven't been there for such a long time."
On entering the "decisive period" of the season, Farke said: "We have seven weeks to concentrate in order achieve our goals. The group is so committed and so together in order to achieve what we want to achieve. We have a chance, with this special and unique group, to write a chapter of history. We would do that if we achieve Premier League survival and progress through to the semi-final."
Leeds have said the fixture is subject to the club retaining their Premier League status and whether they are involved in the Community Shield.
Daniel Farke's side, who are four points above the relegation zone with seven league games remaining, play their FA Cup quarter-final against West Ham on Sunday.
Leeds played AC Milan in a friendly at Dublin's Aviva Stadium prior to the start of this season and chief business officer Morrie Eisenberg said, external the club's "support in Ireland is huge, which was demonstrated last year".
Deciding between league survival and cup glory isn't a 'binary choice'published at 10:07 BST 2 April
10:07 BST 2 April
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We asked you to tell us whether Premier League status or FA Cup glory is more important to Leeds United fans.
Here are some of your replies:
Pat: Premier League survival, undoubtedly. We've got to follow the money, unfortunately. Besides, even in the highly unlikely possibility that we would win the FA Cup, it would only be fleeting success. We need to be in this for the long haul.
Thomas: It's obvious that Premier League survival is more important than FA Cup success, but there's no reason Leeds can't put out their strongest side possible and try to win the cup. You have squads big enough to cater for these opportunities, so fans would not be very forgiving if it wasn't taken seriously.
Matt: Why are people making out that it's a binary choice? One doesn't have to come at the expense of the other. I want Leeds to try their best in whatever match they are playing between now and the end of the season, let's see what happens from there.
Chris: Premier League survival must be the priority, however the next FA Cup game is a dress rehearsal for the final game of the season which could, although I hope it isn't, be a game of who survives. A win in the FA Cup can do nothing but breed confidence going into the final seven games, so why not both? Winning is a habit and now is a good time to get into that habit.
Michael: There's an argument for both. My long-term belief is that it's better to stay in the Premier League than win the FA Cup. However, if we were to be relegated, we could have so much more fun in the Championship. VAR, inconsistent refereeing, play-acting, time-wasting, negative football and too many defeats or draws only depresses you, whereas victories every week feel so special. I definitely want to stay up, but I can't deny that two trips to Wembley and the opportunity of seeing us score a goal there would be very special and memorable. How about we win the FA Cup and stay up?!
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The level of income was up from £127.6m the previous year, while the £49.1m loss was an improvement from the £60.8m loss a year earlier.
Income was partly boosted by an over £16m improvement in commercial revenue.
The accounts state: "The group saw an increase in turnover from £127.6m to £136.8m driven by strong commercial revenues. Ticketing revenues increased by 3% from £30.6m to £31.7m, while other commercial revenue streams, comprising mainly sponsorship, advertising and other events, increased by £16.2m from £9.5m to £25.7m."
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The FA Cup is where the excitement ispublished at 12:26 BST 1 April
12:26 BST 1 April
Molly Whitmore Fan writer
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The question on every Leeds fan's mind right now: what matters more, winning the FA Cup, or staying up?
It's something I've been thinking about a lot this week, and honestly, my answer might surprise a few people.
Looking at our last four league games, it's been tough. Not just because of results, but because of the overall experience.
The officiating has been frustrating, and at times it's made matches feel stop start and difficult to enjoy.
Add in some of the gamesmanship from opponents, especially in that Sunderland game at home, and it's hard not to feel a bit drained by it all. Right now, the league feels like a slog.
But then there's the FA Cup.
This is where the excitement is. The goals, the energy, the sense of occasion, it's everything that's been missing in the league.
And let's be honest, who wouldn't want a trip to Wembley? Maybe even two.
I've been watching Leeds since I was a young girl, going with my dad, and we've seen it all, promotions, relegations, and plenty of seasons that were more hard work than enjoyment.
But a proper cup run? Quarter-finals? This feels different. This feels special.
Of course, winning it is still a long shot.
There are some huge teams left in the competition. But the opportunity is there, and with a quarter-final against West Ham, though we would all rather be at Elland Road, it does seem that the dream may become a reality.
I hope we have been practicing, you know, shots on target in training the last couple of weeks...
So, for me, right now, it's the FA Cup all the way.
The league might matter in the long run, but football is about moments, and this cup run is giving us something to believe in.
And I can't even begin to explain how excited I am to be in the East End next Sunday.
We want your views on this subject too - which is more important to you, FA Cup glory or Premier League status?
'It's about trying to keep everyone calm and cool'published at 09:00 BST 31 March
09:00 BST 31 March
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On the latest episode of Don't Go To Bed Just Yet, BBC Radio Leeds' Jonny Buchan and Kaiser Chiefs' bassist Simon Rix discuss the Whites' chances of staying up with seven games to go.
Rix said: "West Ham will get five to eight points and we just have to be that many points - minus four - because we've already got a four-point head start - better than them.
"I don't want to say I feel confident because I feel anxious but I also feel confident."
Buchan added: "What I do think will happen is that gap will expand and contract between now and the end of the season.
"It's about trying to keep everyone calm and cool. Internally they've got to do that and I think Daniel Farke's good at that.
"If you remember last season he doubled down when it was all getting a bit tense, a bit tetchy, he doubled down on 'no we'll be all right, we'll go up' and they did.
"He was right, he knew what they would get between now and the end of the season."
Click below to hear the episode in full or listen on BBC Sounds
Stadium plans and what's happening with Gnonto?published at 16:18 GMT 27 March
16:18 GMT 27 March
In the final part of our Q&A with BBC Radio Leeds' Adam Pope, he looks at the expansion plans for Elland Road and Wilfried Gnonto's struggles for first-team starts.
Andrew asked: What impact would survival/relegation have on the stadium expansion?
Adam answered: It feels like it is happening regardless because the board knows it is key to creating enough revenue to compete.
We were told by director Pete Lowy recently that the best part of £20m has already been spent on revamping Elland Road. The collaboration with Leeds City Council means that work is under way.
Lowy said: "We are letting contracts and finishing up construction contracts and full pricing. The job is on its way... the expansion of the stadium to first 47,000 and then 53,000 would be the business underpinning of the growth of the club."
There is a lot of work going on around the stadium to develop the south Leeds area too, where there is a big push to provide a mass transit solution.
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Simon asked: What's happening with Willy Gnonto? No Italy call-up and not playing much for Leeds, despite us lacking creativity right now.
Adam answered: There is no doubt it feels like Gnonto's progress has stalled, but you do wonder if the system currently being employed is limiting his minutes to being an impact substitute.
Where does he fit when Jayden Bogle and Gabriel Gudmundsson are deployed either side of three centre-backs? You can argue that others like Dan James and Joel Piroe are in a similar boat.
This season's campaign - in stark contrast to last year in the Championship - has not been about possession and dominating teams. It has been far more attritional, without the flair, to grind out the points for survival. In that respect, it is difficult to see Gnonto suddenly starting Premier League fixtures while the plan is close to fulfilling its remit of survival.
Brenden Aaronson's graft has kept him ahead of the pack in occupying a role which a versatile winger like Gnonto (or an attacking midfielder like Facundo Buonanotte) could fill.
When chasing a game or needing to mix things up, Gnonto has shown signs of offering a spark which can unsettle opponents. But at present, with the club's status still in the balance, I see his in a similar way with two years left on his contract.
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Summer transfer budgets and could Gray return?published at 12:34 GMT 27 March
12:34 GMT 27 March
We have put some of your questions to Adam Pope of BBC Radio Leeds, and his answers will be published on this page throughout Friday.
Part two is focused on transfer budgets for next season and whether Archie Gray might return to Elland Road.
Martin asked: Assuming Leeds do stay in the Premier League, how competitive could they be in the summer transfer window? Will there be much more money available to strengthen?
Adam answered: As far as I understand it, the club will be fine from a PSR point of view (or Squad Cost Ratio as it will become). I would expect there to be a similar amount spent to last summer on the assumption Leeds remain in the Premier League.
With the clear aim of being run sustainably, the intention will be to retain a core of the existing squad to build around so United don't just finish in 17th position.
If PSR rules still applied, the losses threshold would increase from £61m to £83m. It's not too dissimilar with SCR but Leeds will actually have slightly less to spend compared to PSR in the short term, which is why the club voted against the change. However, in a couple of years, Leeds would be better off under SCR providing they stay in the top flight.
Also, you would have to factor in any headroom created by the profit from selling off existing squad members, while improving contracts to retain players will have the opposite effect.
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Richard asked: Is it realistic to hope that Archie Gray will return at any point? Is there any buy-back clause if Spurs get relegated?
Adam answered: Never say never, but I do not see Archie returning to the club any time soon, and I am not aware of any buy-back clause.
Will Farke stay and how do Leeds approach final seven games?published at 08:23 GMT 27 March
08:23 GMT 27 March
We asked for your Leeds United questions that we could put to BBC Radio Leeds' Adam Pope during the international break and we will be publishing some of Adam's answers on this page throughout Friday.
Part one of the Q&A focuses on the Premier League run-in and whether Daniel Farke will remain in charge, even if the club is relegated.
David asked: Whatever the outcome of our seven remaining games, do you think Daniel Farke will still be Leeds coach next season? Is there an argument his Championship record means he should stay if we go down?
Adam answered: In terms of moving Leeds United forward, there has been evidence this season that Farke is evolving as a manger. He has proved he can set up a team to compete with the better sides in the Premier League.
Also, for example, in Jayden Bogle, Illia Gruev, Joe Rodon and Ethan Ampadu, his coaching has definitely improved a lot of players. Keeping United in the top flight by creating a core of players within the PSR constraints suggest he can move the team forward.
It is unlikely he stays in the event of relegation. However, he retains the support of his employers at present, so there is an argument that if the board remains committed to the style of football it wanted played to win promotion last time around - which was aggressive, with wingers, and designed to dominate games - it may feel Farke is best suited to provide that again, as he was the preferred candidate from the original selection when he arrived in July 2023.
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Lee asked: With Leeds facing Wolves,Burnley,Spurs and West Ham in four huge six‑pointers, which of these fixtures do you see as the true make-or-break moment for survival? And do you believe Farke will approach these games more cautiously or more aggressively?
Adam answered: It's so hard to predict but I do believe that Leeds will be safe before going to West Ham on the final day. Another two wins should do it, so I think the Wolves game at home is pivotal.
The manager has gone with Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Lukas Nmecha in recent weeks, and I genuinely believe that system would have won the game at Crystal Palace but for the erroneous Gabriel Gudmundsson red card. It came up against a very tough Brentford side last time out.
It would be great to see Leeds reassert themselves against Wolves and Burnley with a more expansive display to secure the points required, but I think the circumstances could dictate otherwise while the table remains tight.
Come back to this page later on Friday for parts two and three of the Q&A, which will look at subjects including summer transfer and stadium plans.
'Tough to take' as Wales' World Cup dream ends - Jamespublished at 07:59 GMT 27 March
07:59 GMT 27 March
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Leeds winger Dan James scored a fantastic goal for Wales against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Thursday's World Cup semi-final, before Craig Bellamy's side were eventually knocked out of the competition on penalties.
James latched on to a wayward backpass and smashed a swerving 25-yard strike into the roof of the net to open the scoring at Cardiff City Stadium.
It is the first time the Welshman has scored in back-to-back appearances for his country and is as many strikes as he has managed in his previous 16 outings for the Dragons.
Speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live at full-time, James said: "It's tough to take because I thought we played really well, but then they got a late goal which was gutting.
"It's gutting for the boys, but I think what they showed was unbelievable in how far we have come. We have so much more to show.
"It's a tough moment because we feel like we've let our country down. It wasn't to be but the boys will be stronger for it. We will be back."
Team-mate for club and country Ethan Ampadu added: "I'm a bit lost for words. We prepared as well as we could have for the game and we played well, but that ultimately doesn't matter because we won't be going there [World Cup] in the summer.
"It's disappointing, but we can all hold our heads up high because we fought for everything. Sometimes in life it just doesn't go your way."
Wales will return to Cardiff City Stadium on Tuesday for a friendly against Northern Ireland, who lost Thursday's other semi-final to Italy.
'I'd not normally watch England - but I'm heading to Wembley to see Bielsa'published at 15:03 GMT 26 March
15:03 GMT 26 March
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We asked for your views on Marcelo Bielsa's return to England to manage Uruguay against the Three Lions on Friday, and whether you are going to Wembley to pay homage to the legendary former Leeds boss.
Here are some of your comments:
Nick: So true that fans like me are going to pay "homage" to Bielsa - although would of course love to see Calvert-Lewin get some game time. We have always been a fanbase that benefitted from a talismanic leader - but one that espoused "team first" mantra. Bielsa was the embodiment of it all and either cleverly or naturally endeared himself to us all with his unique style - bus from Thorp Arch to home still in full training gear, out shopping among the faithful. We are Yorkshire so being starstruck and invading personal spaces are not part of our DNA - maybe he was smart enough to quickly work this out? Many like me feel a need to keep letting him know that he changed our lives for the better and that he is genuinely loved and revered.
Luke: Me and my best mate and our kids are off to Wembley to pay homage to Leeds legend El Loco Marcelo. Forever in our hearts! I'm even going to knock up a couple of signs for the occasion.
Greg: I am taking my fiance to her first ever England match because we are both big fans of Bielsa! We will be joined by a few other Leeds fans and we're planning to get there early to try to meet the man himself.
Andrew: Off to see Bielsa and DCL with my son. So looking forward to going as only seen England play at Elland Road in 1995. I'm sure there's going to be some homage planned by some supporters at some point for Bielsa which we'll join in.
Matthew: I'd not normally go to watch England - too many disappointments over the years and the ticket prices are outrageous - but I'm heading to Wembley to see Mr Bielsa. I've done my best to get my son and I as close to the benches as budget would allow and I'll be in an old school Newell's Old Boys shirt and Leeds hat, trying to use my limited Spanish to thank him for all he did at Elland Road. Can't wait!
Leeds' Gudmundsson wrongly sent off at Palace - panelpublished at 12:58 GMT 26 March
12:58 GMT 26 March
Dale Johnson Football issues correspondent
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The Premier League's Key Match Incidents Panel has unanimously voted that Gabriel Gudmundsson should not have received a second yellow card at Crystal Palace.
The Leeds United defender was sent off by referee Thomas Bramall in first-half stoppage time for a challenge on Ismaila Sarr in the centre circle.
Bramall appeared to forget he had already booked Gudmundsson in the 26th minute, taking several seconds to produce the red card.
The KMI Panel said that there was "minimal contact" and "the challenge was careless and not clearly reckless".
Bielsa back in England - are you going to Wembley?published at 08:54 GMT 26 March
08:54 GMT 26 March
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Many Leeds fans are expected to make the journey to London to watch England's friendly against Uruguay at Wembley on Friday - but not all of them will be there to cheer on the Three Lions.
Instead, it will be to pay homage to legendary former Whites boss, and current Uruguay national team manager, Marcelo Bielsa.
Bielsa managed Leeds from 2018 to 2022, leading the club to promotion to the Premier League in 2020 after a 16-year absence in 2020 and overseeing a ninth-place finish in their first season back in the top-flight.
We want to know, are you planning on seeing Bielsa at Wembley? And if so, why do you feel so strongly towards the Argentine?