Leeds United vs Aston Villa Pre-Match

[Sexual Ealing]

They've lost five on the bounce since they got that draw at Villa Park. The new manager will tighten them up and defensively we're looking more solid too.

But with the players we have coming in to team form, we should have enough. My worry is that they try and sit back.

Let's not be daft. We all know how a five-in-a-row run of defeats ends for teams whose next game is Villa.

[Toronto Villa]

According to my Leeds mate, they played quite well against Leicester and were unlucky not to take anything from the game. Leicester scored with their one chance of any note and Leeds squandered quite a few good opportunities. Play like we did against Southampton though and we'll stuff them.

I watched that game. They really were a lot more organized and if it wasn't for some bad finishing and good saves from Schmeichal then Leeds could have got a win. Leicester mind you weren't exactly great. That said we will need to match their energy and not allow them time and space on the ball. We have looked a lot more compact the last two games and we will have loads of confidence going into this game. I expect Konsa and Digne back in which can only help. I'll go for 2-0 to us; Ollie and PC.

[Dr Butler]

just win please Villa

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The Doc

[Legion]

2-0.

[Steve67]

Tough place to go, new manager bounce, they are in shit form and we are so often the best team to play against when this is the case.  We do seem to struggle against them, although we won up there last season.  Hope for the best.

[Pete3206]

Hoping the new Leeds boss is their Remi Garde. Cope with the atmosphere for the first 20 minutes and we can win this.

[wittonwarrior]

Leeds need this so much - not sure our desire is as focused.  2-0 Leeds hate to say

[fredm]

According to their fans, they played at a speed which was even greater than they played at under Bielsa.  They were well on top of Leicester over the pitch but Schmeikel (sp) and bad finishing let them down. We will need to match up with the speed they play at and not let them get in behind us.

[dave.woodhall]

According to their fans, they played at a speed which was even greater than they played at under Bielsa.  They were well on top of Leicester over the pitch but Schmeikel (sp) and bad finishing let them down. We will need to match up with the speed they play at and not let them get in behind us.

According to their fans they won the European Cup in 1975. According to their fans Don Revie was unfairly maligned. According to their fans they're a football superpower. You shouldn't take much notice of what their fans say. 

[VILLA MOLE]

stupid man bun team

[Mossie Hennebry]

3-0 to the Villa. Savo, Taylor and Yorke.

[gpbarr]

Tight one to predict - I watched the Leicester Leeds game Sat and to be fair, Leeds looked transformed from Bielsa ball - the press was still present but it was as strong without the ball as with it which was Bielsa's downfall. Leeds should have won based on chances.

That said, our confidence should be high as well. What I dont like is that our midfield remains light and the press will expose that.

Not sure how this ends but I think it will be a very different game than the 3-3 at VP 

[Drummond]

I read an article on Leeds Live. They apparently haven't coped well against teams playing 2 up front. Defensive masterclass incoming. Bamford will no doubt play too.

What I love is that we have options off the bench now. Bailey, Buendia and Traore are good options to change things if Plan A isn't working...

[fredm]

According to their fans, they played at a speed which was even greater than they played at under Bielsa.  They were well on top of Leicester over the pitch but Schmeikel (sp) and bad finishing let them down. We will need to match up with the speed they play at and not let them get in behind us.

Well it was also being said by the commentator on Radio 5 Live for the 20 minutes or so I was in the car.
According to their fans they won the European Cup in 1975. According to their fans Don Revie was unfairly maligned. According to their fans they're a football superpower. You shouldn't take much notice of what their fans say. 

[Nev]

MOTD showed one of the Leeds chances but none of the Soton one's against us. Make of that what you will.