Leeds United provide innovative virtual mascot experience for cancer patient before Arsenal clash

LEEDS United provided a special treat for a young Whites fan battling cancer via a virtual mascot experience before Sunday's Premier League clash against Arsenal at Elland Road.
By Lee Sobot
Published 22nd Nov 2020, 17:31 BST
Updated 22nd Nov 2020, 20:54 BST
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Thirteen-year-old Elliot Metcalfe has always wanted to be a Leeds mascot and Whites skipper Cooper entered the pitch with an iPad with the captain Zooming the young Whites fan prior to kick-off.

Leeds carried out the heart-warming initiative through the Make A Wish Foundation with the experience captured by the Sky Sports cameras prior to Sunday's 4.30pm kick-off.

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STILL WITH US: Leeds United captain Liam Cooper enters the Elland Road pitch for Sunday's clash against Arsenal holding an iPad with a live link to Whites fan and cancer patient Elliot Metcalfe. Photo by Paul Ellis - Pool/Getty Images.STILL WITH US: Leeds United captain Liam Cooper enters the Elland Road pitch for Sunday's clash against Arsenal holding an iPad with a live link to Whites fan and cancer patient Elliot Metcalfe. Photo by Paul Ellis - Pool/Getty Images.
STILL WITH US: Leeds United captain Liam Cooper enters the Elland Road pitch for Sunday's clash against Arsenal holding an iPad with a live link to Whites fan and cancer patient Elliot Metcalfe. Photo by Paul Ellis - Pool/Getty Images.

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