Good Morning. It's Wednesday 19th November, and here are the latest headlines from Elland Road Sack Farke if Leeds lose to Villa? The managerial situation at Elland Road continues to divide debate, ever since the Daily Mail report almost a fortnight ago intimated that Daniel Farke had been given five games to turn results around; a countdown that began with a humbling defeat to Nottingham Forest just 48 hours later. Now, with a daunting run of fixtures on the horizon, Leeds’ survival hopes under Farke look increasingly precarious. This weekend’s clash with Aston Villa already feels like it's make-or-break time. Failure to secure points on sunday, and Leeds will head into successive encounters with Manchester City, Chelsea, and Liverpool, three of the Premier League’s elite. Realistically, if Leeds can’t breach Villa, the likelihood of them taking anything from the next three matches is slim. That leaves the 49ers group, with a difficult decision: act immediately to spark a reaction before the toughest games arrive, or give Farke the full run of fixtures and risk the season spiralling further out of control. Either way, the next fortnight will prove decisive for both Daniel Farke, and Leeds short term future. please log in to view this image Rob Jones to officiate Villa game The upcoming clash between Leeds United and Aston Villa at Elland Road on Sunday will be officiated by Rob Jones, a familiar figure for both sides. Jones will take charge on the field, with Tim Wood and Nick Greenhalgh as his assistant referees, while Leigh Doughty will serve as the fourth official. In the VAR room, Craig Pawson will monitor proceedings with support from assistant VAR Nick Hopton. Leeds have enjoyed a solid record under Jones’ officiating, winning nine of the 19 matches he has overseen and losing only five. Interestingly, Aston Villa have faced Jones even more often, 21 matches compared to Leeds’ 19, and their record is less favourable, with 10 defeats in those games. His extensive experience with both clubs means he will be a well-known presence on Sunday. please log in to view this image
