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Rafa Benitez weighs in on Leeds United’s promotion chances this season and Marcelo Bielsa

Leeds United narrowly missed out on Premier League promotion last term after losing the Championship play-offs semi-final to Derby County. The Elland Road outfit would have fancied their chances of defeating Aston Villa at Wembley, but they never got the opportunity. Leeds have pressed the reset button, held on to head coach Marcelo Bielsa and have started the new campaign on an impressive note. The Whites are currently top of the Championship having won five, drawn two and lost one of their opening eight league games, and they will be aiming automatic promotion in order to avoid another heart ache.