Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson is looking forward to facing Marcelo Bielsa for the first time on Saturday and has hailed the decision by Leeds to appoint him as inspired.
Both have coached across the globe over the last 40 years, with spells in several European leagues and on the international scene, but have never gone toe-to-toe on the touchline.
That will change at Selhurst Park this weekend in a battle of the oldest managers in the division, who have guided their clubs to 10 points from seven games respectively.
After bringing Leeds back to the top-flight for the first time since 2004, Bielsa has quickly made his mark in the Premier League and impressed the Eagles boss.