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Pep Guardiola reacts as Leeds defeat Manchester City at Etihad
Pep Guardiola has said that City’s 2-1 Premier League defeat to Leeds should not detract from the incredible achievements his side has accomplished this season. The Premier League leaders suffered a last-gasp defeat to Leeds at the Etihad Stadium, falling to Stuart Dallas’ injury-time strike. However, the defeat marked only City’s second loss in their last 36 games (with City winning 27 of our last 29) a feat Guardiola says should not be diminished by one result. “What happens when you lose games is that you realise how difficult what we have done so far is,” he said. “You realise how difficult it is to win 27 in 29 games. “We need points still because our opponents can win more points – but we have three finals. “I have incredible confidence with the guys. Defeat sometimes is necessary to...
Pep Guardiola: Why I respect Marcelo Bielsa’s coaching ideas
Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola, has said the best way to judge Marcelo Bielsa is how he makes players and teams better. City meet Bielsa’s Leeds this weekend. “His teams are always better than before his arrival. You see his influence. he doesn’t need much time to realise his own team, it belongs absolutely to him and for world football it is a joy,” Guardiola said. “A guy who respects the opponent, who plays for the fans, who just wants to play for a victory home or away and convinces the players to follow him. I recognise the best because people say he doesn’t win titles but give him Manchester City and he will win titles. “It depends on the players you have but the players he has are always better players. That is the best proof of when a manager is good.” Get more stories like thi...
Predicted West Ham XI v Leeds: Moyes to make two changes, 24-yr-old set to start
West Ham United host Leeds United in the Premier League later today, and the Hammers will be looking to bounce back from their defeat against Manchester City with a win at home. Leeds head into this game on the back of four defeats in their last six league outings and will be determined to produce a strong performance here. The Whites have an impressive away record against the Hammers and are undefeated in their last six away matches in all competitions. West Ham have been quite impressive this season and are currently 7th in the league table. They are the favourites heading into the game, but Leeds can beat any side on their day, and the Hammers will have to be careful. Marcelo Bielsa’s side have been quite vulnerable at the back, conceding 44 goals in 26 league matches. The Hammers ...
Predicted Aston Villa XI v Leeds United: Smith to make two changes, 26-yr-old to start
Aston Villa travel to Leeds United in the Premier League this weekend and they will be hoping to get back to winning ways. They were beaten by Leicester City in their last outing and Dean Smith will demand a strong reaction from his players. Villa are currently going through an injury crisis and will be without key players Matty Cash and Jack Grealish. Kortney Hause is also sidelined with an injury, while Wesley is still working his way up to match fitness. Smith: “Matty Cash is back on the training pitches running, we’ll be guided by the medical department on when he joins in with us. “Kortney Hause is due to be back on the grass next week, and Wesley should be back in full contact training in the next week or two.”#LEEAVL pic.twitter.com/r1nKACnfZV — Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) February ...
Two PL clubs eye move for 24-year-old ‘complete’ Leeds player
Earlier this month, popular journalist Gianluigi Longari claimed that Liverpool are showing keen interest in signing Leeds United winger Raphinha following his impressive start to the season. He has now claimed that Liverpool have been joined by Premier League rivals Manchester United in the race for his signature. Manchester United #MUFC joined the race for Leeds star #Raphinha. Liverpool #LFC are also following the winger for the summer. #LUFC keen to keep him. #transfers @tvdellosport — Gianluigi Longari (@Glongari) February 16, 2021 SL View Raphinha joined Leeds in the summer transfer window from Rennes for a reported fee of £17 million plus add-ons. The left-footed jet-heeled winger has been very impressive under Marcelo Bielsa who has described him as a ‘complete player‘. ...
Wilfred Ndidi ruled out of Leeds clash
Brendan Rodgers has provided updates on the fitness of Nigeria international Wilfred Ndidi, Jamie Vardy and Jonny Evans ahead of the Premier League visit of Leeds United on Sunday. Speaking inside the King Power Centre at LCFC Training Ground, Rodgers ruled Ndidi out for two matches due to an hamstring. While Nigeria midfielder Ndidi is likely to be absent for just over a week, Northern Ireland centre-back Evans is in contention to tackle Leeds on Filbert Way, Rodgers added. “It’s just a slight tear (for Ndidi),” the 48-year-old explained. “He will be [out for] a week to 10 days, which is unfortunate, but sometimes hamstrings can be much longer than that. Jonny’s fine. It’s been an ongoing issue with him for a little while, but he’ll be fine.” “Jamie’s six days post-operation,” the Norther...
Predicted Newcastle XI v Leeds: Bruce to make two changes, 23-yr-old to start
Newcastle United host Leeds United in the Premier League later tonight and the Magpies will be hoping to get back to winning ways. Steve Bruce’s side are winless in their last eight league games and they have lost six of those. The Magpies will be under tremendous pressure to turn their form around and it remains to be seen if the players can step up and deliver against the Whites. Newcastle will have to improve in the final third if they want to secure the three points against Leeds tonight. they have scored just once in their last six outings. That said, the Magpies have an impressive head to head record against Leeds and they have managed to score at least twice in 12 of their last 15 meetings against today’s opponents. The home side will be without Federico Fernandez and Paul Dummett d...
Report: Leeds keen on 24-yr-old Premier League player who will cost €40m
Wolverhampton Wanderers winger Adama Traore has been linked with a move away from the Premier League club this month. According to Spanish publication Sport, the player could look to leave this month in search of regular first-team football. Apparently, Traore is looking to establish himself in the national team squad ahead of the Euros this summer and he needs to play more often. The Spanish international has started just ten Premier League games for Wolves and he is being monitored by several European clubs including Leeds United. Wolves paid €20 million for Traore back in 2018, but they now want double that figure for a player who is contracted until the summer of 2023. It is understandable why they want a sizeable profit on the winger, especially after his performances last season. SL ...
Report: Leeds want 24-yr-old PL attacker admired by Bielsa, could cost over £40m
Wolverhampton Wanderers winger Adama Traore has been linked with a move away from the club and it appears that Leeds United are keen on the Spanish international. According to 90min, the Spaniard was close to signing a new deal with Wolves at one stage but those talks have stalled and he is yet to commit his long term future to the club. Adama Traore was one of the best attackers in the Premier League last season but his form has dipped considerably this year. The 24-year-old winger is yet to pick up a goal or an assist in all competitions this season and it will be interesting to see if Wolverhampton Wanderers decide to cash in on him. Apparently, the Premier League club are annoyed with the fact that the player has not signed an extension. The report further claims that Adama Traore...
‘He’s the best player I have played against’ – Leeds ace drools over ‘Unbelievable’ Liverpool player
Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips has heaped praise on Liverpool star Mohamed Salah. The talented young England international has claimed that Salah is the best player he has played against in the Premier League so far. The Egyptian managed to score a hat trick against Leeds United earlier on in the season and it seems that he has managed to make quite an impression on the Leeds United midfielder. Mohamed Salah is undoubtedly one of the best players in the world but the fact that the Leeds United star has played against Kevin De Bruyne this season and yet he is convinced that Salah is the best player he has come up against is massive praise for the Liverpool attacker. Phillips said to BBC: “Mo Salah scored a hat-trick in that game. He’s the best player I have played against so far. H...
Solskjaer heaps praise on Leeds boss, predicted Manchester United starting lineup
Manchester United host Leeds United in the Premier League this weekend and the Red Devils will be looking to build on their win against Sheffield United during the midweek. The Premier League outfit did well to come back from a goal down to win against Sheffield United and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men will be full of confidence heading into this game. Manchester United have an impressive head to head record against Leeds United and they will be hoping to extend that run at the weekend. The Red Devils have won four of their last six meetings against the Whites. Meanwhile, Leeds United are coming into this game on the back of just two wins in their last six league matches and they will be under pressure to deliver. Both clubs share a bitter rivalry and Leeds United will fancy their chances of ...
Eberechi Eze named Crystal Palace Player of the Month
Eberechi Eze has expressed his delight after he was named Crystal Palace’s W88 Player of the Month for November. “It’s a great privilege and I’m grateful the fans have been entertained by my performances. It’s a great pleasure. “Leeds was a huge game for me. It was the perfect opportunity for me to come in and to stake my claim. It was a great performance by the boys, great points on the board.” The summer signing shone for netting his first Premier League goal in style, rifling home a free-kick against Leeds United at the start of the month and bagging an assist in the same game. Frustrating results followed for the Eagles, but fans felt Eze stood out, choosing him for the POTM accolade with almost 64% of the vote. Eze beat Nathaniel Clyne (10%) to first place in the vote after the defend...
