Chester v Leeds preview

Davies to make changes; Whites may go with winning side

Last updated: 11th August 2008

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Chester boss Simon Davies is expected to ring the changes while Leeds may stick with a winning formula when the two teams meet in the Carling Cup, live on Sky Sports 2.

Davies blasted his players for their lack of desire after City were demolished 6-0 at Dagenham & Redbridge in their opening League Two fixture on Saturday.

All six of the Blues' summer signings were given a taste of the action at Victoria Road but David Mannix, who replaced Jay Harris midway through the second half, is likely to make the starting XI in favour of former Liverpool winger Richie Partridge.

Striker Ryan Lowe is set to start on the bench as Paul Taylor gets the nod in attack, while defenders Paul Butler and Kevin Roberts face the axe after some calamitous errors in the weekend's drubbing.

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Whites boss Gary McAllister, who has no new injury or suspension worries, will resist the temptation to shake things up and try out new formations against lowly first-round opponents.

Four new signings made impressive debuts in Saturday's win at Scunthorpe - Robert Snodgrass, Andy Robinson and Enoch Showunmi started and Luciano Becchio stepped off the bench.

Paul Telfer, who signed for Leeds on a non-contract basis last week, could play some part after being an unused substitute, while Bradley Johnson, Fabian Delph and Ben Parker will be hoping to feature in the squad.

Leeds will be without midfielder Neil Kilkenny, who is in Beijing with Australia's Olympic squad.