Leeds’ push for promotion from the Championship continues tonight with a Yorkshire derby at Elland Road.

The Whites host rivals Sheffield United in Friday’s 19.45pm kickoff and it looks set to be a thrilling encounter, not only due to local bragging rights but also the two sides’ close proximity in the league table.

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Indeed, the Blades have surprised everybody to claim 27 points from their first 13 games and they enter tonight’s clash one place better off than the home outfit.

Accordingly, and especially after conceding ten goals in their last five games, it’s vital Thomas Christiansen gets his defensive selection exactly right if Leeds are to take something from tonight’s encounter.

With that in mind, we asked Whites supporters earlier this week whether Pontus Jansson, who signed for the club permanently during the summer after a successful loan spell last season, should start at Elland Road this evening.

And our poll revealed opinion is incredibly split, with a very slender majority of 51% voting not to start the 6 foot 5 centre-back, who Transfermarkt value at £4.5million.

Do you fancy you side’s chances against Sheffield United tonight, Leeds fans? Let us know by commenting below…

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