Arsenal Thrash Leeds United 4-1
Leeds United were labelled “an absolute shambles” after their thrashing by Arsenal. But with revered boss Marcelo Bielsa at the helm, could they really be sliding into trouble this season?
Saturday’s 4-1 defeat made it three losses and 14 goals conceded in eight days, leaving them five points clear of the relegation zone but having played more games than the sides below them.
The Yorkshire club are also in the midst of a severe injury crisis and were missing 10 first-team players on Saturday, with Bielsa naming 15-year-old Archie Gray on the bench.
But the manager, who guided Leeds back to the Premier League two seasons ago, continues to be adored by an Elland Road faithful who stayed vocal in their support.
“It’s an act of love towards the badge,” Bielsa told BBC Sport about the fans’ continuing faith.
“In times where the support mostly only comes when the team is winning, to receive that company and that closeness after a third consecutive defeat – and having conceded 14 goals in three games – distinguishes the public of Leeds.
“It confirms how unconditional they are with their team.”