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David Byrom

Leeds United fans issue optimistic outlook following narrow Wolves defeat

Leeds United fans are looking on the bright side of things after their defeat to Wolves.

The Whites dominated the ball in the first half but failed to break down a stubborn Wolves defence before Raul Jimenez's deflected shot gave the visitors three points.

It was Leeds' second defeat in the Premier League this season but there were still some positives to take from the game.

Fans were in a positive mood post-match despite the defeat.

Yet there were some things to work on, such as making the most of being on top in matches, as they were in the first half.

The defeat leaves Leeds in 10th in the Premier League with seven points from five matches.

Wolves have leapfrogged them in the table with the victory, moving to sixth on nine points.

There were mitigating circumstances for the defeat, however, with Liam Cooper pulling out in the pre-match warm-up after failing to overcome an injury sustained on international duty.

There was also no Diego Llorente, with the new signing also picking up an injury when on duty with Spain.

Marcelo Bielsa will no doubt be keen to have both players available for Leeds' next game, against Aston Villa on Friday.

The trip to Villa Park will be no easy game in itself.

Villa are the only side to have won all of their Premier League games so far this season and sit one point behind leaders Everton who have played a game more.

It will be an interesting contest, with Leeds fans no doubt keen to see how summer target Ollie Watkins performs against them.

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