Leeds United shutout delights Marcelo Bielsa in efficient 2-0 win over Crystal Palace

The bitterly cold conditions made it difficult even for the Argentinian's high-octane side to break sweat too often, and taking the lead through Jack Harrison's third minute goal meant they rarely had to.

Leeds kept a Wilfried Zaha-less opponent quiet at the other end, and added Patrick Bamford's 100th career goal. Harrison also hit the crossbar late on.

Bielsa was pleased with their solidity, and their overall play.

“I think he fact we didn't concede any goals was important,” he commented.

“We didn't suffer any chances in the first half and very few in the second.

“Although we didn't attack as much, we generally caused them problems.

“It was cvery important for us to keep the ball and when we lost it, it was important for them not to create danger and I think we managed to do this.”

Bielsa explained Pablo Hernandez's absence from a youthful bench was down to a muscle injury picked up in the final football training session before the game, but a minor one. It was, he said, “a precaution”.

Kalvin Phillips went off with a calf injury but immediately after the game Bielsa was unsure of its severity.

He also hailed the return to form of Mateusz Klich, whose second-half passing in particular was a real highlight of the game.

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