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Leeds United latest: Wigan defeat verdict, Bielsa transcript, player ratings, Cook's promotion message

Leeds United failed to carry forward the momentum of Tuesday night's win against Millwall by slumping to a 1-0 defeat at home to Wigan on Saturday.

A Joe Williams corner was deflected into his own net by Pablo Hernandez on 59 minutes, with Leeds unable to convert any of the many chances they created.

Here is a look at the latest reaction from that defeat...

Bielsa transcript

Marcelo Bielsa faced the media following the 1-0 defeat, fielding questions on the loss, Kiko Casilla, Jean-Kevin Augustin and more.

Read every question and answer in full here.

Video verdict

Following Bielsa's press conference, LeedsLive's Joe Mewis and Beren Cross went live on Facebook to run the rule over the defeat.

Joe Mewis and Beren Cross on Leeds 0-1 Wigan

Watch it above and remember to follow us on Facebook to be informed next time we go live.

Plater ratings

There wasn't a whole lot to shout about at Elland Road on Saturday, but how did all the players rate?

Here are our player ratings.

Cook's message

Promotion is Paul Cook’s wish for Leeds United after watching his Wigan Athletic team withstand immense pressure to take three points home on Saturday.

Relegation-threatened Latics were beaten in just about every statistic by the hosts save for the one which matters most.

Two of Wigan’s three away wins since last April have been at Elland Road and the trend, against the odds, is not lost on Cook.

Read what he had to say here.

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