"The philosophy of Bielsa" - Pundit hails Leeds United following Newcastle United drubbing

The Whites handed Steve Bruce's Magpies a drubbing last night.
By James Copley
Published 17th Dec 2020, 07:37 BST
Updated 17th Dec 2020, 07:49 BST
Marcelo Bielsa, Manager of Leeds United reacts during the Premier League match between Everton and Leeds United at Goodison Park.Marcelo Bielsa, Manager of Leeds United reacts during the Premier League match between Everton and Leeds United at Goodison Park.
Marcelo Bielsa, Manager of Leeds United reacts during the Premier League match between Everton and Leeds United at Goodison Park.

Leeds bounced back from defeats against Chelsea and West Ham to triumph 5-2 against Newcastle at Elland Road in the Premier League action.

And Leeds’ manager Bielsa was the subject of high praise yet again – alongside winger Jack Harrison, who netted the Whites’ fifth.

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“No tired legs in the last minute,” said Danny Murphy on Match of the Day. “This lad Harrison, a super talent, on-loan from Manchester City.

"Sweet strike isn’t it? I don’t know if you have scored one outside of the box, Gary [Lineker]? They are nice when they go in.

“Three times this season. They have had 25 shots or more [in a match], which is unbelievable and it shows the philosophy of Bielsa!

“Whilst they are playing like that, with that energy and confidence. They are never going to be in a relegation battle.”

The win propelled Leeds to 13th in the Premier League with 17 points.

Related topics:Newcastle UnitedBielsaMagpiesSteve BruceJack HarrisonLeedsPremier League