137 | Newcastle United (H)

Everyone in the build up to this match had us down for running away with this one, and on paper we should have! Instability through injuries, not taking chances and silly mistakes costs us all points here today. Still feeling confident that we'll beat the drop but there's a tough run of fixtures coming... Join Paul, Rocco & James

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An Act of Love Returned

What a game, what a win, and what a start to the year! After Bielsa stayed out with the players following their 7-0 drubbing at Manchester City, and the fans cheered them like heroes after the 4-1 defeat at home to Arsenal, the players repaid these acts of love in the only way they could, by sweating blood to beat Burnley.

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An Act of Love

Saturday evening was a tough watch. Arsenal cut through Leeds with more ease and frequency than Manchester City did in their 7-0 victory four days earlier, and if it wasn’t for Meslier – our phenomenon between the sticks – it would have been 7-0 by half-time.

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Back to the Future

Prior to the Chelsea game I questioned whether last season’s 9th placed finish was a result of first season syndrome, suggesting this season may be the real level of Leeds United, so the response at Stamford Bridge was as typical as it was unlikely. It was a fantastic performance that left me feeling guilty about ever doubting Bielsa’s band of brothers, until El Loco’s post-match comments exonerated me.

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And Breathe....

Having previously written about last-minute equalisers, it gives me great pleasure to write about a last-minute winner. However, my reaction to Raphinha’s 93rd minute penalty against Crystal Palace did not conform to the usual expectations that a last-minute winner brings.

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