Free hit for United as Farke set to ring the changes

Our panelists look ahead to Birmingham v United

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Farke can use the opportunity to reward his squad players with minutes

Name: Neil Grewer

Age: 58

United fan for: 52 yrs

Lives: Altrincham

Following the absolutely mad game on Tuesday where 'Lady Luck' for once favoured Leeds United, confidence will be high for Sunday's FA Cup game at Birmingham City.

The league position and points are such that we can enjoy this Cup distraction and Daniel Farke can use the opportunity to reward his squad players with minutes with no risks being taken.

So, noisily encouraged by 5,500 disciples, a changed Leeds team should still be too strong for the Blues-in the same vein as Leeds had too much class for Derby in the last round.

I would expect starts for Sam Bryam, Ao Tanaka, Sean Longstaff, Willy Gnonto, Dan James and Joel Piroe but a formation change will be required to accommodate them.

Formation changes are something we are becoming accustomed to, both before and during games and Farke deserves credit for this approach which has clearly worked recently.

Those likely starters mentioned are predominantly of an attacking nature so some defensive stalwarts will still be required, although like the Derby game, it may well be a walk in the park for those required.

Prediction: Birmingham City 1 Leeds United 2.

Although the league is the clear priority, the Cup offers the Whites a chance at silverware

Name: Andy Rhodes

Age: 30

United fan for: 19 yrs

Lives: Leeds

With two positive league results in the past week, Leeds United now head to Birmingham City in the FA Cup.

Although the league is the clear priority, the Cup offers the Whites a chance at silverware which they would be foolish not to be interested in.

With their fourth round opponents being another Championship side following the victory at Derby in round three, Daniel Farke and his players will fancy their chances.