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Ian Harte’s warning for Leeds United regarding Derby County

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Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds United will face Derby County in the Championship playoff semi-finals after the Rams won against West Bromwich Albion on Sunday.

Martyn Waghorn of Derby County (9) celebrates as he scores his team's first goal with team mates during the Sky Bet Championship match between Derby County and West Bromwich Albion at...

Leeds United legend Ian Harte has praised Derby County on Twitter following the Rams’ win against West Bromwich Albion on Sunday afternoon.

Derby got the better of West Brom 3-1 at the Pride Park Stadium to finish sixth in the Championship table this season.

This means that Frank Lampard’s side will take on Leeds in the Championship playoff semi-finals.

The West Yorkshire outfit have finished third in the standings this campaign after missing out on automatic promotion to the Premier League.

Former Leeds star Harte has praised Derby on Twitter, and has said that the Whites have to be at their best to get the better of the Rams.

Kemar Roofe of Leeds United celebrates winning a penalty during the Sky Bet Championship match between Ipswich Town and Leeds United at Portman Road on May 05, 2019 in Ipswich, England.

Stepping up

Leeds have ended the ‘regular’ Championship season with a 3-2 defeat to Ipswich Town.

The Whites have not been great in recent weeks, and it is clear that Marcelo Bielsa’s side need to step up against Derby.

Both Leeds and Derby play good, attacking football, and the two-legged affair will have a few goals for sure.

Derby County manager, Frank Lampard celebrates securing a play-off place after victory in the Sky Bet Championship match between Derby County and West Bromwich Albion at Pride Park Stadium...