Fans had to wait 16 seasons to see Leeds United back in the top flight of English football again. The wait was long, but with the entertaining nature of this club\u2019s football, it\u2019s looking like it was worth it.<\/p>\n
Normally, promoted clubs will take a cautious approach to their Premier League tenure. That has not been the case with one of England\u2019s most storied football clubs. Leeds United’s attacking style has been a brilliant addition to the top flight early this season. They play an aggressive and open style that has made their matches a must-watch for Premier League fans.<\/p>\n
It didn\u2019t take long for Leeds attacking style to turn heads upon their return to the top flight. They lost to Liverpool 4-3 on matchday one. While they didn\u2019t get a positive result, the way they played against the defending champions served notice that they would not be taking a cautious approach this season. Through ten games their pressing and aggressive style has them first in the league in tackles won<\/a><\/span> and second in shots<\/a><\/span><\/span>. Leeds are currently 12th<\/sup> in the table, but things are so tight in the standings that they are only three points behind fifth.<\/p>\n There is always a worry for promoted clubs on whether their goal-scoring prowess will translate to the higher level of competition in the Premier League. That uncertainty was focused on Patrick Bamford<\/a> coming into this campaign. The striker led the club in the Championship a year ago with 16 goals.<\/p>\n He has proven up to the task thus far with seven goals in 10 appearances. He netted a hat trick in a victory over Aston Villa on a night where he could\u2019ve scored five. There are still times where his finishing of quality chances goes awry.<\/p>\n However, Leeds create so many opportunities that he has still been pretty prolific in front of goal despite those missed chances. Bamford leads the league in shots attempted<\/a> through ten games. His finishing will be a key to this club\u2019s movement up or down the table.<\/p>\n In order for Bamford to thrive in Leeds attacking style, he needs to get quality service from the midfield. So far that hasn\u2019t been an issue.<\/p>\n When they fly down the pitch on the counter they utilize the flanks as well as almost any squad in the league. Jack Harrison<\/a> and Helder Costa<\/a> provide most of the width for this side.<\/p>\n Harrison has been in good from<\/a> when bombing down the flanks as Leeds break forward at pace. Luke Ayling<\/a> gets involved out wide from the fullback position. Ayling is among the league leaders in both passes completed and tackles won. He was the Championship\u2019s Player of the Year during the promotion campaign and has carried that form over this season.<\/p>\nTarget Man<\/h3>\n
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