How Marcelo Bielsa's Manchester United comments backfired after Leeds United exit
manchestereveningnews.co.ukLeeds announced that Marcelo Bielsa had left his position on Sunday, after a miserable run of form that included a 4-2 defeat at Elland Road against Manchester United.
The Whites' poor form continued and a 4-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday lunchtime has seen the end of the Argentine's tenure as manager.
Liverpool put six past Illan Meslier in midweek, prior to United running out 4-2 winners thanks to goals from Harry Maguire, Bruno Fernandes, Fred and Anthony Elanga.
Ahead of the fierce rivalry, Bielsa issued a warning to United, but they soon backfired as Leeds suffered defeat and he departs with them sitting two points adrift of the relegation zone. "It is a classic game is always a challenge that's very motivating," he said. "It's not what I would like, but it's what the fans give always.
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