Newcastle United visit Leeds United after the international break.
Christian Atsu has told The Chronicle that he is refusing to look ahead to Newcastle United’s next clash as a visit to Leeds United looms large.
The two in-form sides clash at Elland Road on November 20 in what could be an absolute cracker in Yorkshire.
Newcastle beat Cardiff City 2-1 to stay top of the Championship on Saturday, but Rafael Benitez’s side earned themselves an eight-point cushion in the automatic promotion spots.
The Magpies are one of the best sides in the division at the moment, with the Tyneside outfit winning each of their last seven games in the league.
But Leeds are in fine form themselves, and Garry Monk’s side edged out Norwich 3-2 at Carrow Road at the weekend to move into the playoff positions.
Indeed, it seems poised to be a brilliant affair in two week’s time, but Ghana star Atsu, who scored for Newcastle on the weekend, says he is firmly focused on international duty for the time being.
He told The Chronicle: “It’s always hard, but I love those games,” he said when asked about the Leeds test. “You always have to be prepared for matches like this and give your best.
“Right now I am focused on the national team and then I will think more about Leeds.”
Given how both sides are playing, it takes a brave man to predict a winner on Sunday week.
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