Lee Johnson can't resist Spygate quip as Leeds United face Bristol City on opening day

United make the trip to take on the Robins on August 4 with the clash taking centre stage on Sky Sports with kick-off set for 16:30 on Sunday afternoon.

The Whites recent record makes for good reading at Ashton Gate, having won five out of their last seven visits.

Leeds toppled Johnson's side 1-0 last season thanks to a ninth-minute Patrick Bamford strike which was enough to seal all three points.

The 38-year-old, though, cast his verdict on the challenge of facing Marcelo Bielsa's men first up and couldn't resist a sly Spygate jibe as fans look ahead to the new campaign.

"It’s a biggie! Fantastic," Johnson said report Bristol Live.

"That’s exactly what you want - big, big game. First game is always like a cup final mentality.

"It’s Leeds, fantastic team, fantastic manager. Me and Jamie (McAllister, assistant coach) have just rented out a two-bedroom flat overlooking Leeds’ training ground so we can get a good old view of their training!

"It'll be great. Ashton Gate will be absolutely packed, live on Sky. A real, first game, cup final feeling that the lads will love.

"I'm pretty sure with the obsession in the fanbase, (holiday) plans will be changed."