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Brighton 2-0 Leeds: Player ratings as Gross & Welbeck ease Seagulls relegation fears Gross penalty proved the difference between Brighton and Leeds | Pool/Getty Images From the Amex - Brighton moved up to 14th and established a ten point gap above the relegation zone as Pascal Gross penalty and Danny Welbecks stunning finish saw them beat a blunt Leeds at the Amex. Uncharastically given their performances over the season, the Seagulls early pressure told in the 14th minute when Welbeck was haul...

‘Elite mentality’: Some Arsenal fans discuss what Gunners star did to £10m Leeds man Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images Arsenal fans have taken to Twitter to react after hearing what David Luiz did to Patrick Bamford earlier this season. As revealed by the £10 million Leeds striker on That Peter Crouch Podcast, he was roughed up a bit by the Brazilian. When asked which defenders he’d come across who enjoyed the dark arts, Bamford said: “I kicked him on the ankle (accide...

Date published: Monday 26th April 2021 1:02 - James Marshment Ian Wright insists claims that Marcelo Bielsa is ‘one dimensional’ are disrespectful to the Leeds coach – and praised three players who shined bright in their goalless draw against Manchester United on Sunday. The Whites moved up to ninth in the Premier League table – above Arsenal –  with the point at Elland Road. Furthermore, they further cemented their reputation for proving a tough test for the Big Six; t...

Leeds United 0-0 Manchester United: Red Devils held to Elland Road stalemate By Simon StoneBBC Sport at Elland Road Last updated on comments Marcus Rashfords first-half free-kick was well saved by Illan Meslier Marcelo Bielsa says his Leeds side are evolving as a Premier League force by learning from past errors against the top flights elite after holding Manchester United to a goalless draw at Elland Road. Sundays stalemate continued Leeds fine run of results against teams in the top six sinc...

BBC pundit says one Leeds player was absolutely ‘excellent’ against Manchester United Photo by Alex Dodd – CameraSport via Getty Images Noel Whelan has said on BBC Radio Leeds (3:54pm, April 25, 2021) that Leeds United central defender Pascal Struijk was brilliant against Manchester United today. Leeds have played out a goalless draw with United at Elland Road in the Premier League this afternoon. It was not the most entertaining of games, although things became lively after the break. St...

Leeds told Champions League quality left-back ticks every box for Bielsa Date published: Saturday 24th April 2021 10:39 - James Marshment Ajax defender Nicolas Tagliafico would be an ideal signing to help take Leeds United to the next level, amid reports they are looking into the possibility of signing the Argentine. The Whites enjoyed a solid first transfer window upon their Premier League return, securing several key signings. Raphinha has arguably proved the best of the bunch, ...

Fellow summer signing Diego Llorente, who has overcome fitness issues of his own, is now first choice. His preferred partner is club captain Liam Cooper, with Pascal Struijk proving a more than useful deputy. Now, according to Football Insider, Koch is very much fourth choice at Leeds. Quoting a ‘ Leeds source‘ they state Bielsa regards Koch as a fine player. However, there’s a sense at Thorp Arch he is “too soft” to thrive in the Premier League. It is said he “doesn’t like the ...

Leeds face two new rivals in bid to sign £10m attacking midfielder Date published: Thursday 22nd April 2021 2:16 - Robert McCarthy Burnley and Brentford have reportedly joined Leeds in the chase to sign highly-rated Nottingham Forest and Wales attacking midfielder Brennan Johnson. The 19-year-old has been an everpresent while on loan at high-flying League One side Lincoln City this season. His eyecatching performances have caught the attention of a number of top clubs, along with...

Leeds United 1-1 Liverpool: Diego Llorente denies Reds place in top four By Emlyn BegleyBBC Sport Diego Llorentes equaliser was his first goal in English football Diego Llorente scored a late equaliser for Leeds to deny Liverpool a place in the top four of the Premier League - as uncertainty reigns over what that would mean following the announcement of the European Super League. The Reds are one of 12 clubs to agree to join a breakaway ESL to "commence as soon as practicable". Even if it does ...

Cooper sees red but resilient Leeds defy odds to stun Man City at Etihad Date published: Saturday 10th April 2021 2:31 - James Marshment Leeds withstood serious Man City pressure to claim a shock 2-1 win against the champions-elect at the Etihad Stadium – despite losing skipper Liam Cooper to a first-half red card. City went into the game having won 27 of their last 28 games, meaning it was already a tall order for Marcelo Bielsa’s side. But even with 10 men, United defied the...