Work on the West Stand at Elland Road commenced as soon as last season ended
“When Leeds United were drawn to play away at Nottingham Forest in this week’s Carabao Cup tie, eyes were rolled in the fanbase. It would be another away match in a cup competition and straight back to the club they faced three days earlier in the Premier League. Around Elland Road, however, there were sighs of relief. Leeds had already asked the Premier League for an away game on the opening weekend but a home draw on Tuesday night could have made their lives harder. A summer-long fight has been on to make Elland Road ready for fans to return and every extra day to prepare has been a blessing. …”
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Behind the scenes as Leeds’ Elland Road rebuild ramps up
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“Andoni Iraola’s Liverpool twice came back from a goal down to draw 2-2 against Nottingham Forest. With Anfield anticipating the arrival of Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain, it was another of their summer signings, Victor Munoz, who had the stadium bouncing when he scored a brilliant equaliser with eight minutes to play. Liverpool had been facing the prospect of a third successive home defeat to Forest when the 23-year-old Spain international winger spun superbly in the box and smashed in a powerful finish. …”
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