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Noel Whelan reacts to Leeds United win at Stoke City

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Stuart Dallas, Ezgjan Alioski and Patrick Bamford scored for Leeds United against Stoke City on Saturday.

Leeds United's Kalvin Phillips and Stoke City's Nathan Collins during the Sky Bet Championship match between Stoke City and Leeds United at Bet365 Stadium on August 24, 2019 in Stoke on...

Leeds United have been in brilliant form so far this season, and Marcelo Bielsa’s side continued their run of positive results against Stoke City this afternoon.

The West Yorkshire outfit got the better of Stoke 3-0 away from home at the bet365 Stadium in the Championship this afternoon.

Stuart Dallas put Leeds in the lead after 42 minutes, and Ezgjan Alioski doubled the advantage for the visiting team in the 50th minute.

Patrick Bamford wrapped up the scoring midway when he found the target midway through the second half.

Former Leeds striker Noel Whelan was following the match, and he was impressed with the display produced by the Whites against the Potters.

Whelan said on BBC Radio Leeds on Saturday afternoon at full time (4:54pm, August 24, 2019): “No, it doesn’t get (any better than that).

“The first half wasn’t particularly pretty to watch. That one bit of brilliance and that great move kind of gave us that advantage.

“It was a lovely finish from Stuart Dallas, another great ball form Pablo Hernandez, great weight, that’s what we needed.”

Leeds United's Stuart Dallas celebrates scoring the opening goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Stoke City and Leeds United at Bet365 Stadium on August 24, 2019 in Stoke on...

Encouraging

Stoke do have a good team, and it must be very encouraging for the Leeds fans to see their side pick up all three points on the road with relative ease.

Bielsa’s side are doing well at the moment, and are playing with confidence and fluidity, and the Elland Road faithful should be optimistic about finishing in the top two of the Championship table this season.

Leeds United's Patrick Bamford during the Sky Bet Championship match between Stoke City and Leeds United at Bet365 Stadium on August 24, 2019 in Stoke on Trent, England.