Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa was left ruing a raft of missed chances as his side suffered what he called an “impossible” defeat at home to relegation-threatened Wigan.Pablo Hernandez’s unlucky 59th minute own-goal proved the difference as the Latics shocked title-chasers Leeds at Elland Road for the second season in a row.And defeat for Bielsa’s misfiring team saw them sl...Full Story »

Leeds’ title-challenge suffered a huge blow as they were humbled 1-0 by relegation-strugglers Wigan.Pablo Hernandez’s unlucky 59th minute own-goal proved the difference between the two sides at Elland Road.The defeat for Marcelo Bielsa’s side saw them slip to second in the table as title-rivals West Brom beat basement side Luton 2-0 to leapfrog them at the summit.A victory or a...Full Story »

Jean-Kevin Augustin could make his Leeds debut as his new club host Wigan in the Sky Bet Championship on Saturday.The Frenchman watched from the stands as Marcelo Bielsa’s squad defeated Millwall on Tuesday after joining on loan from RB Leipzig.Bielsa will be without the suspended Kalvin Phillips, with Barry Douglas also ruled out with a side injury.Defender Gaetano Berardi has recovered f...Full Story »

Leeds produced a stunning comeback to seal a 3-2 win over Millwall and reignite their push for automatic promotion.The Whites were 2-0 down at the break and in danger of seeing the buffer between themselves and the teams in the play-off spots wiped out.But three goals in 18 second-half minutes saw them seal a precious win – and go top of the table following West Brom’s loss to Cardif...Full Story »

Leeds will be without suspended midfielder Kalvin Phillips for their home game against Millwall.Phillips starts a three-match ban after his straight red card in the recent defeat at QPR and head coach Marcelo Bielsa has confirmed Ben White will step into the defensive midfield role.New signing Jean-Kevin Augustin is not expected to feature after completing his loan move earlier on Tuesday, but w...Full Story »

Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa denied that nerves are affecting his team after they suffered a 1-0 defeat at QPR.It was Leeds’ second successive Sky Bet Championship loss and continued an alarming run which has seen them win just one of their past seven games.Nahki Wells’ controversial first-half goal secured the points for Rangers, whose goalkeeper Liam Kelly saved Patrick Bamford’...Full Story »

Nahki Wells’ controversial goal gave QPR a 1-0 victory and dealt another blow to Leeds’ promotion bid.Wells netted after 20 minutes at the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium, where Patrick Bamford had a second-half penalty saved by home goalkeeper Liam Kelly and Kalvin Phillips was sent off late on.Phillips was red-carded following a crude challenge on QPR midfielder Geoff Cameron in th...Full Story »

Celtic boss Neil Lennon faces a transfer battle from Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa in the January window for the signature of Manchester City youngster Ian Poveda. Celtic have been offered the chance to sign Manchester City striker Ian Poveda in the January transfer window. Leeds United are also interested in recruiting the 19-year-old, although it’s believed that Torino are leading...Full Story »

Frustrated Leeds head coach Marcelo Bielsa admitted his side wasted a big opportunity in their 2-0 defeat against Sheffield Wednesday.United missed plenty of chances with Jack Harrison wasting a couple, while Patrick Bamford had a goal ruled out for offside. And they were punished in the 87th minute when Jacob Murphy beat Kiko Casilla at his near post from a narrow angle. Atdhe Nuhiu wrapped up ...Full Story »

Leeds were knocked off the top of the Championship table following a 2-0 defeat at home to Sheffield Wednesday.Former United boss Garry Monk returned to thwart his ex-employees as Jacob Murphy and Atdhe Nuhiu hit late goals.Jack Harrison missed two good chances and Patrick Bamford had a goal ruled out for offside as Leeds enjoyed the better of the first half.But they found the second half toughe...Full Story »

Leeds pair Pablo Hernandez and Jamie Shackleton will both return to contention for the home game against Sheffield Wednesday.Hernandez has missed the last four games due to a hamstring injury sustained in the recent defeat at Fulham and Shackleton has been sidelined with a similar problem since early October.Luke Ayling and Patrick Bamford have both recovered from knocks picked up in the FA Cup ...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta was pleased to see his Arsenal side overcome a tough FA Cup test against Leeds but was even happier to read Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s programme notes.The striker was not involved in the Gunners’ 1-0 win over the Championship side, settled by Reiss Nelson’s second-half strike, but contributed to a good evening by committing his future to the club and saying specul...Full Story »

Reiss Nelson hit the only goal of the game as Arsenal took advantage of profligate finishing from Leeds to secure their place in FA Cup fourth round.The Gunners will travel to Bournemouth at the end of the month after England Under-21 winger Nelson finished from close-range to settle a tie which saw Sky Bet Championship leaders Leeds more than match their top-flight opponents.A decade on from a ...Full Story »

Arsenal will assess the fitness of Hector Bellerin and Gabriel Martinelli ahead of Monday’s FA Cup third round tie at home to Leeds.Right-back Bellerin and young Brazilian Martinelli have missed recent games with hamstring injuries, but could be fit for the clash at the Emirates.Head coach Mikel Arteta will definitely be without defender Calum Chambers after he had surgery on Thursday foll...Full Story »

Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa has confirmed on-loan Arsenal striker has been recalled by the Premier League club following Wednesday’s 1-1 draw at West Brom.The England Under-21 international made just his second start in the Sky Bet Championship for the Whites but was replaced at half-time by Patrick Bamford, who grabbed the equaliser for the league leaders.Nketiah made 19 appearances and sco...Full Story »

Patrick Bamford ensured West Brom and Leeds shared the spoils from an intense meeting between the Sky Bet Championship’s top two at The Hawthorns.Semi Ajayi rose highest to edge the home side in front within 90 seconds, but substitute Bamford stepped off the bench to earn the visitors a point.Slaven Bilic made four changes to the Baggies side who had been beaten by Middlesbrough three days...Full Story »

Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa refused to predict if his team can remain top of the Sky Bet Championship after a remarkable 5-4 win against Birmingham at St Andrew’s.The Yorkshiremen returned to the top after Birmingham matched them almost stride for stride in a second half that contained six goals, including four in the frantic final 12 minutes of which six were added on.Leeds face a trip t...Full Story »

Leeds United returned to the top of the Sky Bet Championship and ended their mini-slump with a remarkable 5-4 win against Birmingham City at St Andrew’s.Goals from Helder Costa after 15 minutes and Jack Harrison on 21 appeared to put Leeds in control to end their three-match winless run.But Jude Bellingham reduced the arrears six minutes later before Lukas Jutkiewicz levelled in the 61st m...Full Story »

Birmingham remain without a trio of injured players as they welcome Sky Bet Championship promotion hopefuls Leeds to St Andrew’s.The Blues halted a run of three-straight defeats as they fought back to draw 1-1 at Blackburn on Boxing Day.Jake Clarke-Salter (shoulder), Marc Roberts (ankle) and Maikel Kieftenbeld (knee) are all ruled out for Pep Clotet’s side.The Spaniard made five alte...Full Story »

Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa felt his side created enough chances to win following their 1-1 draw with Preston.Alan Browne opened the scoring for the visitors following a brilliant counter-attack after 22 minutes.Ezgjan Alioski shot wide after 28 minutes, before Luke Ayling and Alioski both fired over as United began to find their stride.Goalkeeper Declan Rudd beat away a powerful Stuart Dallas sho...Full Story »