Bielsa has promised not to name his starting line-up in advance of tonight’s fixture, claiming it caused a distraction prior to his side’s defeat last weekend, but a resurgent Newcastle side are unlikely to throw up any surprises. 

Despite the coronavirus outbreak at their training ground, Steve Bruce’s side have battled to back-to-back victories against Crystal Palace and West Brom, seeing the Magpies rise into 12th, three points clear of their opponents.

Leeds remain favourites to take the three points, though, and will be relying on Patrick Bamford’s cutting edge after such a spectacular start to the season, in which the striker has already scored eight goals. Their defending will have to drastically improve at set-pieces, though, with that susceptibility become a concerning area of weakness. for Bielsa Here is everything you need to know:

When is it and what time is kick-off?

The match will begin at 6pm on Wednesday 16 December at Elland Road. 

How can I watch it online and on TV?

The match will be broadcast live on Amazon Prime. 

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What is the team news?

Gaetano Berardi, Robin Koch, Diego Llorente and Adam Forshaw remain sidelined for Leeds, although Jamie Shackleton could start after coming off the bench last time out.

Newcastle were without Jamaal Lascelles, Allan Saint-Maximin and Ryan Fraser last week. The club is not commenting on players’ absences due to privacy reasons after a recent Covid-19 outbreak at their training ground.

What are the predicted line-ups?

Leeds: Meslier; Dallas, Ayling, Cooper, Alioski; Phillips; Costa, Rodrigo, Klich, Harrison; Bamford

Newcastle: Darlow; Murphy, Hayden, Clark, Lewis; Almiron, Longstaff, Shelvey, Ritchie; Joelinton, Wilson

What are the odds?

Leeds - 3/4

Draw - 3/1

Newcastle - 7/2