Marcelo Bielsa successor revelation proves Leeds forever remain in Manchester United's shadow

Every Manchester United supporter relishes meetings with Leeds. The Battle of the Roses is a fixture to always look out for and from a red point of view, there are reasons to be optimistic.

Since Leeds got promoted to the Premier League last season, United have come out on top in most of the fixtures, while Leeds have yet to win a match against The Reds under Marcelo Bielsa.

Apart from the 0-0 draw at Elland Road, the results have ended up being resoundingly comfortable for United. A Scott McTominay quickfire double secured a 6-2 victory for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's then team last season, while the opening game of this season saw United beat Bielsa's team 5-1 at Old Trafford.

It's certainly going to be an interesting contest when the two teams meet on Sunday 20 February, with the rivalry as fierce as it's ever been. United will have to cope under pressure from a crowd who are guaranteed to offer nothing but hostility.

Leeds have always tried - and failed - to make the argument of being a bigger club than United. Both have scaled the summit of English football but the idea of Leeds being a bigger club is fanciful from the Yorkshire outfit. Trophy count, fanbase and global recognition are just three areas United come out on top in.

While they were battling away in League One and the Championship, United were winning trophies and competing in the elite competitions which would've only served to heighten their determination to get back to the top flight and compete with United once more.

In fairness, they've won the popularity contest since getting promoted back to the Premier League in 2019/20, primarily due to the brand of football they play under Marcelo Bielsa.

The Argentine, considered one of the finest philosophical