Ex-Liverpool star on Leeds United's Premier League credentials and Marcelo Bielsa's future

The Whites sealed their return to the Premier League following a 16-year absence after romping to the Championship title with 93 points.

And despite the relentless celebrations, preparations for next season is already underway and top of the agenda is the future of head coach Bielsa.

McAteer expects the Argentine to stay put at Elland Road as a part of a Leeds side which is tipped to take the top-flight by storm next season.

Speaking to the Racing Post, the former Liverpool midfielder said: “It’s great to see Leeds back in the Premier League and I suppose they are back where they belong.

“The fanbase is massive and they are a huge one-city club, even if Elland Road might not be as great as some of the other stadiums we see nowadays.

"I’m looking forward to seeing Marcelo Bielsa in the top flight. I’m a massive fan of characters like him, and someone who is so outspoken and has his own way of doing things could be great for the Premier League.

"That is if he doesn’t decide that his work at the club is done, but I hope he sticks around.

“Leeds have finally settled and discovered the right recipe which plenty of clubs could learn from – a prime example being my old club Sunderland, who are looking at a third successive season in League One.

He added: “West Brom and manager Slaven Bilic know what life in the Premier League will have in store for them so in many ways they could be the more prepared of the two.

"I don’t think they are going to fly up the table but I think they have a decent chance of staying up next season.

“With Leeds, they are going to be positive and great fun to watch. They could be another Sheffield United or they could be Watford. It’s just so hard to tell.”