Sleeping giants Leeds United look to be slowly awakening under the guidance of former Swansea man Garry Monk, who has led them to a very good start so far to this Sky Bet Championship campaign.
After an initially tricky start for Garry Monk, he now has his Leeds United side playing excellent possession based, free-flowing attacking football and they are certainly reaping the rewards for that style of play.
The Whites currently find themselves sitting in 4th position in the table after picking up an impressive 10 wins from the opening 19 league games.
Leeds could potentially catapult themselves up into 3rd place on Friday night if they beat fellow promotion chasers Brighton who currently sit in 2nd place.
If Garry Monk and his men are to run out from the Amex Stadium with all three points then he must field this starting eleven....
GK - Robert Green
36-year-old Robert Green is Leeds United’s undisputed number one goalkeeper at the moment, and will keep his place in between the sticks for this upcoming game against promotion chasing Brighton on Friday night.
Green will be desperate to put in a solid performance en route to his Leeds United side picking up all three points.
LB - Charlie Taylor
Hot prospect Charlie Taylor looks likely to leave in January with many Premier League clubs circling round the youngman, but until that time comes he will be a permanent fixture in the starting eleven barring any injuries, and he looks set to keep his left back role for this upcoming game.
CB - Pontus Jansson
Pontus Jansson is turning into somewhat of a cult figure with the Leeds United supporters, after turning in some brilliant performances for the club throughout the early stages of his loan spell.
The Swedish international is currently on loan from Torino, but after his impressive start there has been many reports circulating that Leeds are ready to make the move permanent in January.
Jansson stands at 6ft 5 inches tall, making him a huge threat in the opposition penalty area, as well as very useful inside his own
CB - Kyle Bartley
Swansea loanee Kyle Bartley has been a consistent fixture in the Leeds United backline so far this season and has turned in some defensively solid displays, adhering himself to the fans in the process.
The 25- year-old is a strong, commanding centre back who breeds confidence through the whole team with his composure.
He appears to have taken to life with the club extremely well
RB - Luke Ayling
Summer signing Luke Ayling has had a very steady start to his career at Elland Road and would keep his place at right back in my Leeds United preferred XI.
The former Arsenal trainee is a very versatile operator who can play anywhere along the backline, as well as being able to step into midfield if required.
Ayling penned a three-year deal with the club this summer when he signed from fellow Championship club Bristol City on an undisclosed fee.
CM - Kalvin Phillips
20-year
-old midfielder Kalvin Phillips has been a regular in the Leeds United senior team so far this season, after Garry Monk took the reigns at the club and has been give a platform to impress.
The youngman has shown calmness, composure and maturity way beyond his years and will no doubt have been catching the eye of numerous top flight clubs with his impressive performances.
CM - Ronaldo Viera
Young midfielder Ronaldo Vieira has been a huge hit at Elland Road this season and is looking like the next big star to come off the Leeds United conveyor belt.
The 18-year-old has already made 17 appearances for the club and has put in some very impressive performances for the club so far.
The former Benfica trainee looks set to keep his place in the starting eleven for this one
LW - Hadi Sacko
Talented Frenchman Hadi Sacko is currently enjoying a season long loan spell with the Whites from Portuguese side Sporting CP.
Sacko has excellent technical ability, he is very quick, direct and good with the ball at his feet and is a real threat for any side to be wary of.
His potential has been recognised by the French national side for whom he has been capped at Under 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20 level
CAM - Kemar Roofe
Kemar Roofe has certainly been coming into his own in recent weeks and now even has a goal against giants Liverpool to boast about.
The 23-year-old looks to be adapting well to Championship football and is becoming a key player in Garry Monk's squad.
The former West Brom trainee will be keen to continue his good form against Brighton on Friday night and hopefully add to his Leeds United account.
RW - Stuart Dallas
Northern Ireland international Stuart Dallas would get the starting role wide left in my Leeds United XI.
Dallas is an exciting player who is very direct in his approach, he is excellent with the ball at his feet and is a good source of both assists and goals for the team.
Last year his performances were recognised by his team-mates as he picked up the Player’s Player of the year award at the Leeds United end of season awards.
ST - Chris Wood
Leeds frontman Chris Wood is currently enjoying a purple patch when it comes to goalscoring, the New Zealand international has already racked up 10 league goals so far this campaign and will no doubt be a contender for Championship top scorer come the end of the season.
Wood is no doubt Monk's first name on the teamsheet at the moment and you can expect to see him leading the line at the Amex Stadium on Friday night.