Leeds have come a long way since their Premier League return a year ago, yet the draw left fans sighing. Missing a third‑place spot feels like a setback, but staying unbeaten in fifth place is still commendable. For my money, the club’s resilience outweighs the disappointment.
Apart from Tyrick Mitchell’s offside strike, neither side looked likely to claim all three points. Palace celebrated their first clean sheet of the campaign, finally shoring up Pierre‑Sébastien’s backline after conceding twice in four games. Leeds, meanwhile, endured their inaugural goalless night. Can the Whites keep their unbeaten run alive after the international pause?