'Up there with your Liverpools' - Sky pundit heaps praise on Leeds after Newcastle demolition job

The Whites ran riot in a 5-2 win over Newcastle United on Wednesday evening, with Marcelo Bielsa’s men putting in a typically high energy display against Steve Bruce’s side.

With three goals in the final 15 minutes, Leeds once again showed signs of the impressive fitness levels that have brought them such success under the Argentine, and Huddlestone – who played against Leeds during his recent spell with Derby County – has argued that they are one of the best teams in the country when it comes to piling pressure on the opposition.

Speaking on Sky Sports’ Football Show, the pundit said: “The way Leeds play, when they're at their best, they’re as comfortable as the majority of teams in the Premier League. They include their goalkeeper in building up so it gives them an extra outlet, and they’re comfortable keeping it with their goalkeeper and centre-backs.

"Equally, when they’re out of possession, they’re up there with your Liverpools and teams that get in your face.

"When you watch them play, none of their players are ever really jogging. It's either sprinting or walking into position, there’s no in between.

"If they can maintain the finishing ability that they showed last night, then they’ll put a lot of teams to the sword and score a lot of goals.

"With the high press they’re going to be knicking the ball in the opposition's half more often than not, and they’ll create a lot of chances against any team in the Premier League.”