On the surface Leeds United should be the dominant side in the division. They have excellent balance in their squad between proven first-team players and talented youngsters and in Marcelo Bielsa they have the only genuine world-class coach in the division.
If you take a look at the advanced metrics at the time of writing then the concept of Leeds as the dominant force is only reinforced. In terms of expected goals (xG) and expected goals against (xGA) Leeds are dominant. These metrics suggest that over the course of the whole season we should see them finish in the top two or three.
Advanced metrics, of course, only tell part of the story as they give a more long term view. Despite a strong start to the season we have seen Leeds struggle in recent weeks.
Losses to Charlton and Millwall and draws with Derby and Preston have seen Leeds drop down from the top of the table.
Sheffield Wednesday promised to provide another test for Leeds in this match. After appointing Gary Monk as head coach Wednesday have developed into an extremely tough side to break down but that is combined with excellent finishing in transition.
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