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MARTIN KEOWN: Marcelo Bielsa's man-marking system tired at Elland Road last season... but Jesse Marsch's new-look pressing style has taken Leeds' game to stunning new heights

Last season, Marcelo Bielsa’s obsession with man-to-man marking was doing Leeds more harm than good.

Opponents were leading their markers on a merry dance around the pitch.

But Leeds are looking much more balanced under Jesse Marsch, whose pressing philosophy was on show in last week’s emphatic 3-0 win over Chelsea at Elland Road.

Leeds have prospered from Jesse Marsch's new-look pressing philosophy so far this campaign

Marsch signed a workaholic in Brenden Aaronson in the summer and he joined Dan James, the ever-improving Rodrigo and Jack Harrison in the front line, leaving Chelsea with no time to think in possession.