The Whites are still searching for their first victory of the season, and writing in a column for the YEP, the pundit said: “Leeds need a win in today’s clash against Watford at Elland Road and what we have seen so far is the reality and the brutality of what the Premier League is.
“We got to that first international break in September and I said it was so far so good.
“But they were still trying and looking for that first win to try and get the season kick-started.
“Leeds are a team that has had early defeats to deal with and also injuries to deal with.
“Now they are coming up against a Watford side that sit almost firmly in mid-table with Leeds just under the dotted line.
“It’s still very early days after just six games played but this absolutely has to be a game that they are looking to get three points from.
“I think you can even say must win for games such as this because getting ahead of the curve with regards to points per game ratio in the Premier League is paramount really.
“You can look at all the good work that Leeds went through last season but they managed to find themselves in a position come the end of the season where they could really enjoy it.
“They enjoyed the whole season of being back but there was no last day drama and no jeopardy with regards to their status at all.
“That was a job well done and they don’t want to follow that up with a season where they are constantly chasing the points to make sure that they are good and secure come the end of the season.
“They want to get ahead on that particular curve.”
We’ve gathered the best of today’s Premier League chatter below…

1. McAvennie optimistic about Toon takeover
The Saudi-led takeover of Newcastle United will go through when arbitration starts up in January, according to former West Ham hitman Frank McAvennie. (Football Insider) (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images) Photo: Catherine Ivill

2. Man United urged to Rice and Soucek
West Ham United's Declan Rice and Tomas Soucek are both better than Manchester United's other midfield options, according to former Manchester City star Trevor Sinclair. (TalkSPORT) (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) Photo: Justin Setterfield

3. Pundit talks up Saint-Maximin exit
Former Scotland midfielder Don Hutchinson has urged Tottenham and Everton to sign Newcastle United talisman Allan Saint-Maximin. (Weekend Review) (Photo by Alex Morton/Getty Images) Photo: Alex Morton

4. Traore close to new deal
Adama Traore is reportedly close to signing a new contract with Wolves amid interest from Liverpool and Tottenham. (Daily Mail) (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images) Photo: Alex Davidson

5. Hammers keen on Lewis-Potter
West Ham have kept tabs on Hull City’s talent after signing Jarrod Bowen and now want to sign youngster Keane Lewis-Potter. (TEAMtalk) (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) Photo: George Wood

6. Reds want Diaby
Liverpool are looking to rejuvenate their forward line and have identified Bayer Leverkusen’s Moussa Diaby as a leading target. (Calciomercato) (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images) Photo: Ian MacNicol

