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'What a f****** waste': Sam Allardyce slams his team for squandering a free-kick chance in his return to the dugout - as Leeds go down 2-0 to Manchester City before half-time

Sam Allardyce slammed his Leeds players after they wasted a free-kick opportunity as they went 2-0 down before half-time to Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.

Leeds are currently battling to climb away from the relegation zone and after sacking Javi Gracia last week, Allardyce was appointed as his successor, and returned to the dug out for the first time today since he departed West Brom in 2021.

Yet, he was visibly disappointed with his side just before half-time, after they had conceded two goals in the opening 45 minutes, with Ilkay Gundogan striking a duo of goals to give Pep Guardiola's side an early lead.