Leeds United are a unique side in the Premier League. Their return to the top-flight after 16 seasons has not been met by the usual pessimism of predicted low finishes, questions of their quality and talk of ‘enjoying it while it lasts’.
Instead, they have been immediately regarded as a competitor, a dark horse to push for mid-table.
Perhaps it’s their stature as England’s once most successful club. Perhaps it’s their manager, Marcelo Bielsa. Or perhaps it's the dazzling attacking intent they displayed across two promotion-hunting Championship seasons.
Whatever the reasons, Palace have an enticing task on their hands as they open Selhurst’s doors for Bielsa’s Whites.