Leeds United try to reach their first victory of the season against Newcastle

A first victory is at stake for Newcastle and Leeds on Friday night. Newcastle vs Leeds Two of the five Premier League clubs not winning after four games meet at St James' Park. But the zero in the W column is one of the few things Newcastle and Leeds have in common right now.

For visitors, there is little panic. Worry, yes; no fear. Marcelo Bielsa remains the lord and savior in West Yorkshire and despite the whites being beaten by Manchester United and Liverpool, he worries a dose of season two syndrome is being kept at bay. For now.

Being delivered to Newcastle could accelerate the onset of symptoms. As well as coming to terms with his side's shortcomings against United and Liverpool, Bielsa must also face the prospect of having a senior central midfielder available, with Liam Cooper as the only man standing, and is still reeling from the twisted blood that It happened last Sunday. chasing Sadio Mane.

In stark contrast to the drive and love for Bielsa, and the rumor that remains among Leeds fans, Bruce is struggling to find someone on Tyneside beyond his family who can give him the time of day. Newcastle fans have long had enough, their mood a toxic mix of resignation and mutiny.

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