A sell-out crowd will welcome the visit of Benitez’s Newcastle at Elland Road this weekend, the first of its kind for six years. It is one of the most hotly anticipated fixtures of the season due to the historic rivalry between the two clubs, and looks set to be a fiery affair. Leeds United – Factfile Founded: 1919 Nickname: The Whites Stadium: Elland Road (37,890 capacity) Head Coach: Garry Monk 2015-16: Championship, 13th Major Honours: First Division (1968-69, 1973-74, 1991-92), FA Cup (1971-72), League Cup (1967-68) Notable Signings Pontus Jansson – CB – Bruising enforcer Jansson is a tall, tough-tackling Swede who has become a firm favourite at Elland Road for his valiant defensive performances. Signed only on loan, Jansson previously plied his trade in Serie A with Torino and in his homeland with Swedish Champions, Malmo FF. Jansson has been capped by the Swedish national team on nine occasions and with a host of top displays, looks set to add to that tally. Kemar Roofe – LW/ST – One of the standout performers in the EFL last season for Oxford United, Roofe was snapped up by Leeds in the summer as he looks to make his way up [...]![]()
