Against all forecasts, Leeds United are actually getting stronger the longer the season goes on. This was meant to be the time of year when Marcelo Bielsa’s men would be spent, having charged around at 100mph for eight months.
Instead, they’ve lost only one of nine — despite a fixture list including Manchester City, Liverpool, and Manchester United — and cruised past Burnley on Saturday with goals from Mateusz Klich, Jack Harrison and a Rodrigo double.
It was Sean Dyche’s side, who had ensured their Premier League survival only a few days earlier, who looked fatigued.