Here are your Leeds United evening headlines for Friday, December 18.
Bielsa discusses Manchester United rivalry
Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa has spoken ahead of this weekend's fiercely anticipated Premier League clash between the Whites and Manchester United.
The two historic rivals have not faced off against one another since February 2004, meeting just twice in domestic competitions since then, and Bielsa has discussed the rivalry for the first time.
"Football is identification and you can identify yourself when you face these kind of opponents. The bond of communication, it goes stronger in these games. Fans can say 'I am from this side' and the side I am from is represented by this badge and values.
"To show what I am is very important to have a big opponent and defeat them. This process, so rich in history, especially in English football. Any library in the sports section you will see this and reinforce everything I am saying."
Read everything Bielsa said ahead of the game here.
Josko Gvardiol explains Leeds transfer snub
RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol has explained the reasons behind snubbing Leeds United in the summer, as he chose to move to the Bundesliga instead.
The 18-year-old signed for Leipzig in the summer and was loaned back to Dinamo Zagreb for the season bt has discussed the transfer offer he received from the Whites.
“Leeds’ offer was also very, very good. But it was decided that Leipzig was a better option for the development of young players. An agreement was also reached that I could stay at Dinamo, so everything turned out great.
“I was under pressure while I was dealing with the transfer this summer. After I solved it, I don’t bother with any stories or what is being written.”
Lawrenson issues prediction
Former Liverpool man Mark Lawrenson has issued his prediction for the Premier League clash between Manchester United and Leeds at Old Trafford.
Writing for the BBC, he said: "Manchester United have been relatively poor at Old Trafford all season, with only one win in six home league games. I'm backing them on Sunday, though, because Leeds can't, won't and don't change their style.
"That will probably suit Manchester United, who are not used to teams coming out and attacking them. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men have struggled to break down sides that just sit in, but that won't be a problem here."
