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Marcelo Bielsa brushes-off speculation over his future at Leeds ahead of Man United test as Argentine pledges to 'take more responsibility' in fight to move clear of relegation

Marcelo Bielsa has insisted his Leeds players have to be proactive and not rely on a partisan crowd if they are to beat Manchester United and ease their relegation fears.

The two famous rivals haven’t met at Elland Road in front of fans in the league since 2003 but Bielsa is adamant his team have to inspire the home support rather than the other way round.

‘We need to think more of what we can give to the public than what we receive from them,’ said the Argentinian.

Marcelo Bielsa is calling on his players to ramp-up the Elland Road atmosphere on Sunday

Marcelo Bielsa is calling on his players to ramp-up the Elland Road atmosphere on Sunday

Leeds face Man United amid a difficult run of form as they slide towards the bottom three

Leeds face Man United amid a difficult run of form as they slide towards the bottom three

‘There are things you can control and things you can’t.