Defender Gabriel Gudmundsson hopes the Whites can continue their momentum this weekend after a man-of-the-match performance against Brentford last time out.
Daniel Farke’s side now face an in-form Eagles side after taking four points from home games against Chelsea and Liverpool ahead of the draw in the capital.
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“A tough team,” the Sweden international began. “Very direct, good striker with lots of crosses and shots.
“It’s going to be a tough game. We also know it’s a good away team that scores a lot of points on the road.
“We need to be involved. I think the Crystal Palace game is different to the games we’ve played against other top teams before. So, you know, it’s just a matter of getting used to things this week and hopefully it shows on the pitch.”
As the season approaches its halfway mark, the left-back reflects on the opening months of the campaign and how he has adapted to life in England’s top flight.
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“I think for me and a lot of Swedes, we grew up watching the Premier League,” Gudmundsson added.
“It’s normal but I say again, I think there are a lot of good players and a good league, not just the Premier League because I was part of the French league and I think it’s a very good league.
“I think it made me the player I am today, coming straight here to play at this level in the Premier League. I think it says something about other leagues as well.
“But, I think the Premier League, probably I would say there are more good players on the ball. Obviously we have a lot of good players and the best teams in England, obviously, because they are competing in Europe.
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“Obviously it’s a dream to come here and play in the Premier League because I grew up watching the Premier League. My dad played at Blackburn Rovers.
“So it’s always been a goal of mine to come here and be part of Leeds United – it’s fantastic. I’m delighted to be here.”
