As things stand, Leeds are tenth in the table with seven games of their season left to go, but could potentially leapfrog Arsenal into ninth with a win this evening.
Speaking ahead of the game, Bielsa compared star full-back Stuart Dallas to Inter Milan icon Javier Zanetti, and claimed: “Those two players are very alike Dallas in terms of their versatility.
“He (Dallas is a very potent, powerful player. He can play with either foot, with his right or his left, he is good at defending.
“He has the capacity to combine as well as make runs that allows him to flourish in the middle and he has a change of rhythm and surprise when he attacks. It is very difficult to find all of that in just one player.”
Meanwhile, down in the Championship, it was again a weekend of mixed fortunes for Yorkshire's sides, with promotion-chasing Barnsley and relegation-threatened Rotherham United suffering defeat, Sheffield Wednesday picking up a point against Bristol City, while Huddersfield Town ended a five-game run without a win by beating Nottingham Forest.
Here are today's biggest transfer stories and the latest team news involving Leeds United, Huddersfield Town and a number of other sides from Yorkshire and beyond, as the reaction to the weekend's action continues:
“He (Dallas is a very potent, powerful player. He can play with either foot, with his right or his left, he is good at defending.
5. Blades could swoop for Appleton
Sheffield United are rumoured to be eyeing a move for Lincoln City manager Michael Appleton, as they continue their hunt for Chris Wilder's successor. He starred for the likes of Preston and West Brom during his playing career. (The Athletic) Photo: Pete Norton
6. Hornets star keeping cool amid promotion pressure
Watford midfielder Tom Cleverley has urged his side not to panic ahead of the final run-in, after their shock 1-0 loss to Luton Town yesterday. The Hornets are still six points clears in an automatic promotion spot with four games left to go. (Watford Observer) Photo: Richard Heathcote
7. Lang draws Championship interest
Birmingham City and Coventry City are both in the running to sign Wigan Athletic striker Callum Lang. The 22-year-old is approaching final year of his contract, and his club look set to cash in on him this summer. (Football Insider) Photo: Lewis Storey
8. Forest could move for Yates
Nottingham Forest are rumoured to be keeping tabs on Blackpool forward Jerry Yates. The ex-Rotherham United man has been on fire this season, with twenty goals to his name so far. (The 72) Photo: Catherine Ivill