Leeds United face Brentford in the early kick-off this Saturday.

It should be a highly entertaining contest between two sides who play good football.

Both teams are flying high this season with their impressive brand of football paying off.

The Whites are top of the league but are being hotly pursued by a number of clubs.

Meanwhile, the Bees sit sixth, having failed to win in four games.

Here are three danger men that Leeds need to be careful of when they host Brentford this weekend.

Chris Mepham

BRENTFORD, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 02: Che Adams of Birmingham City battles with Chris Mepham of Brentford during the Sky Bet Championship match between Brentford and Birmingham City at Griffin Park on October 2, 2018 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Despite his young age, Mepham is a top defensive talent in the Championship.

The 20-year-old stands at 6ft 3in tall and is dominant in the air but also strong with the ball at his feet.

Leeds have a talented attack but the four-cap Wales international will be tough to penetrate.

Sergi Canos

LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 26: Sergi Canos of Brentford runs with the ball during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Arsenal and Brentford at Emirates Stadium on September 26, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Brentford have an exciting young midfield and Canos is one of their best players.

The 21-year-old received his footballing education in the Barcelona and Liverpool academies and it shows.

With impressive skill and an eye for goal, Canos is a real danger man for Leeds to be cautious of.

Neal Maupay

BRENTFORD, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 15: Neal Maupay of Brentford celebrates scoring the 2nd brentford goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Brentford and Wigan on September 15, 2018 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Maupay is the top goal scorer in the Championship and Leeds will be very aware of his talents.

The Frenchman is nippy and has a real eye for goal.

Leeds will need Pontus Jansson on his best form to nullify the threat of the 22-year-old.

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