Speaking ahead of the clash, Whites boss Marcelo Bielsa spoke glowingly of opposition manager Pep Guardiola, claiming: “He's a magical man. What he knows how to do is extremely difficult for me to try [to copy] and I’ve already given up, but I have genuine admiration for what he does.
“Interpreting the novel decisions that he incorporates into a game is already a way of falling in love with football.
“We [at Leeds] try to do what we do better and better. I don't have many other options than to try to ensure that what I understand should be done, is done better and better, because I have no imagination for very different things.”
Meanwhile, in the Championship, Barnsley continue to battle for an unprecedented play-off place, while the likes of Huddersfield Town, Rotherham United and Sheffield Wednesday are involved in a brutal relegation battle that looks set to go down to the wire.
Here are today's biggest transfer stories and the latest team news involving Leeds United, Barnsley, and a number of other clubs from Yorkshire and beyond, as the build-up to the action to this weekend's action continues:
5. Hendrie tips Hourihane for exit
Ex-Aston Villa man Lee Hendrie has claimed Swansea City could well look to sign Conor Hourihane permanently when the transfer window opens. He's currently with the Swans on loan, after losing his place in the Villa side. (Football League World) Photo: Matthew Lewis
6. Swans join battle for Bryan
Swansea City are believed to be among a number sides keen on signing Sheffield United's Kean Bryan at the end of the season, once his contract expires. Fulham and Burnley are also said to be in the running. (Football Insider) Photo: Pool
7. Ex-Boro ace set for £8m move
Norwich City will sign Ben Gibson on a permanent deal if they secure promotion this season, for a fee which is now believed to be around £8m - just over half of the £15m Burnley paid to sign him from Middlesbrough in 2018. (Pink Un) Photo: George Wood
8. Bell lands new Robins deal
Bristol City have handed promising youngster Sam Bell a new three-year deal at the club, after making his first-team debut earlier in the season. He's the son of former Robins man Mickey Bell, who made over 300 appearances for the club. (Club website) Photo: Marc Atkins