Leeds United's Premier League dream remains very much alive, even at a stage of the campaign in which many expected them to falter, and Garry Monk is close to leading the Whites to a Play-Off finish for the first time in over a decade.

Though a draw against Fulham last time out was a reasonably disappointing result, after letting their lead slip in injury time, they can keep the pressure on Yorkshire rivals Huddersfield in third place with a win over Queens Park Rangers.

Saturday sees Ian Holloway bring his side to Elland Road in a state of mid-table mediocrity, though have acquitted themselves fairly well in bigger games this season. A win against the west London side would further cement their position within the top six, while serving the Rs some revenge following an opening day defeat at Loftus Road way back in August.

QPR are in a decent run of form themselves, having won four of their last five of late, so Leeds certainly should be wary this weekend. With that in mind, here are three battles they really must win to keep the dream alive.

Green vs Sylla/Smith

Robert Green will make his 600th league appearance this weekend if selected as expected and, while he's had a successful career between the sticks, the former England international is known for having the odd mistake him.

With both Matt Smith and Idrissa Sylla able to offer ariel threats, Green needs to ensure he's at his best if Leeds are going to have a solid platform from which to build.

Pedraza isolates Furlong

With QPR operating a three-man defence of late, it'll be hard to truly isolate a defender, though Alfonso Pedraza certainly has the sort of quality to help find those pockets of space over 90 minutes.

If the on-loan Villarreal star is able to run at Darnell Furlong, he can twist and turn the 21-year-old and create space, giving Leeds United an excellent threat from either the byline or deeper areas.

Massimo Luongo vs Liam Bridcutt

Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Massimo Luongo has been back in the QPR side of late, proving a threat from long range with either his passing or shooting. Having played a big role in the Rs' wins over Cardiff and Barnsley, it's vital Liam Bridcutt, Eunan O'Kane or Ronaldo Viera track the 24-year-old.