00:00Leeds should look at Crystal Palace as the blueprint to follow for their in-form team.
00:03In 2026, only four teams have amassed more Premier League points than Leeds.
00:07Their 4-1 win against Newcastle on Monday night was convincing,
00:11intimidating and, most importantly, not surprising.
00:14They've combined the intensity of Bielsa Ball with a more measured,
00:17organised approach that matches modern Premier League football and are reaping the rewards.
00:21Palace go there on Sunday and I'm honestly worried we're going to lose about 10-0.
00:25They have a top goalkeeper, my favourite striker in the league in Calvert-Lewin,
00:28and nine players between those two are hard-working, passionate and have quality.
00:32It's a winning formula, so what should their target be until May?
00:36Cups are the obvious target.
00:38Leeds reached the FA Cup semi-final last season and were desperately poor against Chelsea,
00:42matching a common theme for them at Wembley in recent years.
00:45They are seemingly cursed at the home of football, but curses are there to be broken,
00:49just ask Newcastle and Palace over the last few years.
00:52Sure, the league might be an easier, more predictable route,
00:55but football's about fun and cups are fun.
00:57There is a genuine expectation now that any Premier League team in the Europa or Conference League
01:02goes very far, if not wins the whole thing.
01:04Again, look at Palace.
01:06In fact, their journey since 2025 is almost the best case scenario for any team outside of the big boys.
01:11Win a cup, qualify for Europe, win a European trophy and have another year travelling the continent.
01:15It's been perfect and has absolutely maximised the window a team has to compete with the best.
01:20The blueprint is simple.
01:21Prioritise a cup, win a cup, qualify for Europe, prioritise that too.
01:25Palace have set the blueprint.
01:27Leeds can now follow it.
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