Leeds United. Why does it have to be this way? Fulham dropped points, West Brom dropped points, both before Marcelo Bielsa’s men made the trip to Cardiff City. It was the perfect chance to hit the ground running following the resumption of the Championship and take another big step towards the Premier League.
But, as ever, the club never make it easy for themselves. It is part of the DNA. Still, a seven point buffer over third with eight games remaining.
Click and scroll through to find out all the latest from the Championship, including transfer news.
1. Middlesbrough in talks with duo
Boro boss Jonathan Woodgate has confirmed the club are in talks with “one or two” players over contract extensions. A host of players’ deals expire at the end of the month. Many have already signed on, while Daniel Ayala has indicated he won’t. (Hartlepool Mail) Photo: Nathan Stirk
2. Trio to stay with the Owls
Sheffield Wednesday are set to get a loan extension for Connor Wickham, Jacob Murphy and Alessio Da Cruz. All three featured in the draw with Nottingham Forest on Saturday and boss Garry Monk has confirmed deals are in place with their parent clubs. (The Star) Photo: George Wood
3. Bielsa gets defender lowdown
Marcelo Bielsa has been told all he needs to know about transfer target Juan Foyth. Leeds United have been linked with the Argentine who is set to leave Spurs. However he recently sustained a serious knee injury. (Football Insider) Photo: Michael Regan
4. Latics star’s future up in the air
The future of Josh Windass at Sheffield Wednesday is far from certain. The on-loan Wigan Athletic ace picked up an injury and now the Owls are monitoring his situation before making a decision. (The Star) Photo: Lewis Storey
5. Transfer blow for Bielsa
Leeds United’s hopes of landing Arsenal goalkeeper Emi Martinez have taken a blow. The Gunners No.1 Bern Leno suffered an injury against Brighton & Hove Albion. Martinez has been targeted by Leeds as a Kiko Casilla replacement is expected to step into the void. (Express) Photo: Ryan Pierse
6. City want Rams goalkeeper
Manchester City want to keep Derby County goalkeeper Scott Carson. The former England goalkeeper is the Premier League side’s third choice goalkeeper behind Ederson and Claudio Bravo. The latter, however, is out of contract at the end of the month. (The Sun) Photo: Stephen Pond