Sam Allardyce admitted it is a ‘sad day for the club’ after Leeds’ three-season stay in the Premier League was ended after a 4-1 home defeat to Tottenham confirmed their relegation.

Former Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa has been appointed as Uruguay head coach.

Leeds are two points from Premier League safety, while Newcastle are two points clear of Manchester United in third heading into this Saturday lunchtime game. Check out our key stats and suggested bets.

Sacked Leeds United manager Javi Gracia has returned home to Malaga after parting company with the Yorkshire club on Wednesday, but insists that he and his children will still be rooting for his former players in Saturday's game at Manchester City.

Sam Allardyce faces a tough task in his first game as Leeds United manager, as the relegation-threatened Whites travel to the Etihad Stadium to face an in-form Manchester City team locked in a race for the Premier League title with Arsenal.