Few if any will begrudge Leeds United and Jesse Marsch the 3-1 Boxing Day loss suffered at the hands of current Premier League holders Manchester City on a night that saw Erling Haaland make a return to the city of his birth for the first time in a professional capacity while hitting a brace along the way. But despite the expected result that plays out at Elland Road, there is still a feel-good factor surrounding the club at current irrespective of their position in the table.
Youthful influence has properly taken root in the senior setup under the former RB Salzburg and RB Leipzig manager, with Joel Gelhardt, Crysencio Summerville, Brenden Aaronson, and Wilfried Gnonto putting in displays that have many fans standing up in excitement at what a future could look like in Yorkshire. But on the back of a clash against Manchester City awaits a near-equally difficult ask of finding a result on Tyneside against a high-flying Newcastle United outfit under Eddie Howe that is hell-bent on achieving a top-four place as part of their rapid progression under wealthy new ownership.
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- Patrick Bamford, Luis Sinisterra, Stuart Dallas, and Archie Gray (out)
Leeds United boss Jesse Marsch is likely to keep faith in a youthful front four that has given supporters cause to celebrate at certain parts of the season as Patrick Bamford remains unavailable for selection through injury.
With summer signing Luis Sinisterra out as well, Joel Gelhardt, Crysencio Summerville, Brenden Aaronson, and the impressive Wilfried Gnonto should all keep their places along the front four as the American manager looks to continue to tap into youthful exuberance as part of his plan to avoid relegation.
