Stoke City manager Narcis Pelach is well aware of the dangers Leeds United will pose in this evening's Boxing Day clash, but has demanded his players match their competitive levels on the pitch. Daniel Farke takes his side to the Bet365 Stadium looking to maintain their promotion challenge over the demanding Christmas and New Year fixtures,

Daniel Farke believes most teams in the Championship see Leeds United at home as their biggest game of the season and raise their game accordingly as he prepares for a Boxing Day visit to Stoke City (8pm).

Leeds are three points behind leaders Sheffield United but with a much healthier goal difference and they take on a Stoke City side with no wins in their last five games. The Potters are 19th in the table and four points above the relegation zone.