Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds United lost against Stoke City in the Championship on Saturday.
Jones, who was recently appointed as the Stoke manager, made the comments following the Potters’ 2-1 win against Leeds at the bet365 Stadium in the Championship on Saturday afternoon.
“Leeds are the best side in the league,” Jones told Sky Sports. “You’re not top of the league if you’re not, but they actually are the best side in the league.”
Stats
Over the course of the 90 minutes at the bet365 Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hosts Stoke had 29% of the possession, took 12 shots of which five were on target, and earned six corners, according to BBC Sport.
Visitors Leeds had 71% of the possession, took 17 shots of which four were on target, and earned eight corners, according to BBC Sport.
Bouncing back
The defeat to Stoke means that Leeds remain at the top of the Championship table, but the West Yorkshire outfit are only a point clear of second-placed Norwich City.
The Whites will be aiming to bounce back next weekend when they take on Rotherham United away from home in the Championship.
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