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Jamie Kemble

Stuart Dallas' surprising response to how an empty Elland Road will impact Leeds United vs Fulham

Leeds United star Stuart Dallas says it will make little difference to him when the stands are empty at Elland Road this weekend.

The Whites will resume their promotion bid on Saturday when they welcome promotion rivals Fulham to an empty Elland Road.

The all-important clash will be Leeds' first taste of playing at home without fans having lost away to Cardiff in their first game lack last weekend.

And while he recognises the undeniable importance of having fans supporting the team from the stands, on an individual level, Dallas says he won't be fazed.

"We love playing in front of a packed out Elland Road," the versatile defender told talkSPORT. "They have really pulled us through but we are there to do a job.

"We know what's ahead of us and there is no bigger incentive than the Premier League. We want to do a job on Saturday but it's not the be-all or end-all if we don't.

"We are confident that we can win but not overconfident. They will feel capable of getting a result as well. It's going to be strange without fans but we just have to get on with it."

He added: "Speaking from a personal point of view, the crowd doesn't affect me and there will be players it does not bother but I know it can be an intimidating place when it's sold out and there's something to play for.

"That won't be the case this week. They (Fulham) will be coming with a point to prove after Saturday and they know if they beat is, the season is wide open again. If we can play the way we know we can, it will be a huge win.

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