Why Leeds United will stick to Marcelo Bielsa's footballing principles no matter the opponent

No matter who Leeds United face in the Premier League this season they will stick to Marcelo Bielsa's footballing principles, insists Luke Ayling

The Whites played out another enthralling clash on Saturday night as Manchester City left Elland Road with a point.

Bielsa saw his side earn a 1-1 draw with Pep Guardiola's men in what was another enthralling encounter in LS11 involving the Argentine's outfit.

City dominated the opening stages of the clash with Raheem Sterling giving the visitors a deserved lead just before the 20 minute mark.

United, though, battled back as substitute Rodrigo capitlised on an Ederson mistake from a corner to level up proceedings.

The goal sparked a frantic finish to the match as both sides went toe to toe to find a winner in the closing stages before the points were shared.

The result saw Leeds make it seven points from their opening four games of the top flight campaign after a strong start to the season for the Championship winners.

United have thrilled and delighted onlookers so far with their commitment to attacking play, but defender Ayling believes it is the only way he and his team-mates know.

"We've got a certain way of playing," Ayling reflected afterwards.

"I think it has shown that we will play that way no matter who we're playing against. Hopefully it works.

"We might go out there some days and get beat but we are going to play our style of football and that's it.

"We tried to put our game on the front foot [against City]. We struggled maybe the first 20 to 25 minutes, they had a lot of chances. After that I think we came into the game and showed what we're about.

"It was a very open game in the second half. The pitch was a bit heavy with the rain. It was tough on the legs. I think you could see that from both teams.

"There was plenty of space for us to run into but plenty of space for them too. It was a real open game."

Asked about his battle with goalscorer Sterling, he added: "It was tough playing against him.

"He stays really wide and makes it hard. I didn't know whether to go out with him or stay tucked in. He's been doing it for years and years.

"He's one of the best players in the Premiership and that showed."