Friday, 18 November 2016

Garry Monk ready to pit revived Leeds against buoyant Newcastle

Leeds manager Garry Monk has overseen an improvement in his team’s fortunes but faces a true test against Rafael Benítez’s Newcastle

The “sold out” signs have been dug out and dusted down as Leeds United prepare for a first full house in six years.

A capacity 38,000 crowd is expected to pack Elland Road on Sunday when Rafael Benítez’s Championship-topping Newcastle United aim to extend an eight-game winning streak and Garry Monk’s sixth-placed Leeds United hope to emphasise their play-off credentials.

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