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‘Something Very, Very Special’ in Syria

President Trump has ordered an end to economic sanctions against Turkey that were imposed just over a week ago after that country’s invasion of Syria.

With that, Trump declared his moves in the region to be a success — “something very, very special” — despite widespread criticism from fellow Republicans and foreign policy experts that the U.S. withdrawal from the region has been a victory for Turkey and Russia.

“Let someone else fight over this long-bloodstained sand,” Trump said of that heavily populated part of the Euphrates River valley. Trump added that a small number of U.S. troops would remain in Syria to secure oil fields.

Storming the SCIF

It was a made-for-TV (and social media) moment: About two dozen Republican members of Congress stormed a secure hearing room — known as a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility, or SCIF — in the U.S. Capitol basement. Those who walked in not only delayed the deposition of Defense Department official Laura Cooper but also entered with cellphones and appeared to tweet from the room, a violation of security protocols.

The uninvited legislators’ complaint? That the depositions being held in the facility as part of the Democratic-led impeachment inquiry are secretive and partisan.

But the reality inside the closed-door hearings is more complex: Forty-seven Republican lawmakers from three House committees have been allowed to attend and participate in all of the depositions so far, though their role is constrained by the Democratic majority.

More Politics

— Career diplomats who are reviled by Trump are providing the evidence that could be used to impeach him.

— Rep. Katie Hill, a Democrat from Santa Clarita, is under investigation by the House Ethics Committee after allegations that she engaged in an affair with a congressional aide were made public last week.

— Three judges on a federal appeals panel appeared inclined to reject arguments that Trump’s tax returns can’t be given to a state grand jury, with Trump’s lawyers suggesting that local authorities should even let the president get away with shooting someone.

Today’s Fire Lesson: Be Prepared

Large swaths of California once again will be without power today amid concerns that hot weather and strong winds could lead to wildfires. (See the maps for PG&E and Southern California Edison customers.) Overnight Wednesday, a rapidly spreading wildfire driven by strong winds exploded in Sonoma County, prompting evacuation orders for some residents.

Should the worst happen, a new report on last year’s Woolsey fire has this advice: Take responsibility for your own preparedness and safety. (Here’s one way to start.)

The report details how the most destructive fire in L.A. County and Ventura County history overwhelmed the region’s emergency response institutions. A Times investigation in January found that the first critical hours of the firefighting were hampered by communication breakdowns and a lack of air tanker support, equipment and firefighters.

A Curious Case

Last year, a retired Los Angeles County sheriff’s homicide detective was temporarily banned from the jails after posing as a deputy and bringing contraband for an inmate, according to county records and interviews. This year, Mark Lillienfeld was rehired by Sheriff Alex Villanueva to investigate public corruption. What’s going on here? Read on — and watch the video.

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FROM THE ARCHIVES

He played in six World Series and six All-Star games. He stole 197 bases. He played every infield and outfield position. His career average was .311. And as the first African American major league baseball player in the modern era, Jackie Robinson endured threats on his life.

On this date in 1972, Robinson, 53, “succumbed of a heart attack in the 25th year since his debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers shattered baseball’s color barrier,” as The Times’ obituary noted.

Read more about “the grandson of a slave, a man who emerged from a small house on Pepper Street in Pasadena to become one of the nation’s greatest athletes and a symbol of hope for Black America.”

CALIFORNIA

— In a move that is raising questions about the future of Yosemite National Park, the National Park Service has announced that it is reassigning park Supt. Mike Reynolds, a 34-year park service veteran who grew up in Yosemite.

— Jane Buckingham, a Beverly Hills marketing executive who wrote a book on parenting before she was arrested and charged with conspiring to rig her son’s ACT exam, has been sentenced to three weeks in prison.

— After The Times reported last week that nearly 300 drinking water wells and other water sources in California had been contaminated with toxic chemicals linked to cancer, readers have been looking for answers. Here’s a look at what you can and can’t do at home.

— Actress Rose McGowan has filed a lawsuit against Harvey Weinstein and his team of high-powered lawyers and covert investigators, accusing them of carrying out a plot to discredit and silence her.

HOLLYWOOD AND THE ARTS

— Film critic Justin Chang calls “Terminator: Dark Fate” the best “Terminator” sequel in more than 20 years.

— After finally breaking her silence on a songwriting dispute surrounding her summer smash “Truth Hurts,” Lizzo has filed a lawsuit against the Raisen brothers, the L.A.-based songwriters who claim they deserve credit on the track.

— HBO Max is reviving Cartoon Network’s “Adventure Time” with new specials that will head back to the Land of Ooo.

NATION-WORLD

— The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has linked vaping to 1,479 cases of a mysterious lung disease over the last six months. At least 33 people have died since the outbreak began. The recent deaths are tragic, but research shows that the toll of vaping — with or without THC — will be far worse over the long term.

— In Chile, protests over social injustices and curfews have spread to most of the country, resulting in at least 18 deaths and an unprecedented state of emergency.

— British Prime Minister Boris Johnson appears to be pushing for an early general election after Parliament blocked a fast-track plan to approve his Brexit deal before Britain’s scheduled departure from the European Union on Oct. 31.

— A century after gray wolves were all but eradicated from Washington state, it is trying to encourage the return of the predators. But it’s also killing them.

BUSINESS

— Facebook Inc. Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg struggled to convince Congress of the merits of the company’s plans for a cryptocurrency in light of all the other challenges the company has failed to solve.

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— For the first time ever, a quantum computer has performed a computational task that would be essentially impossible for a conventional computer to complete, according to a team from Google.

— WeWork is planning to cut as many as 4,000 jobs as part of an aggressive turnaround plan put in place by Japan’s SoftBank after it took control of the co-working business this week.

SPORTS

— The Galaxy and LAFC will meet in tonight’s much-anticipated MLS Western Conference semifinal at Banc of California Stadium. It could come down to stars Zlatan Ibrahimovic versus Carlos Vela. (And while you’re at it, sign up for our weekly soccer newsletter.)

— The Washington Nationals have taken a commanding 2-0 lead in the World Series with a 12-3 win over the Houston Astros.

OPINION

— Faced with the most damning impeachment testimony yet, Republicans have gone into full clown mode, writes Jon Healey, our deputy editorial page editor.

— Why American poultry — and Trump — have loomed large in the Brexit debate.

WHAT OUR EDITORS ARE READING

— Rare visits to two prisons for former residents of Islamic State-held territory in northeastern Syria, including many children, show a growing legal and humanitarian crisis. (New York Times)

— A funeral for a melted glacier in Iceland suggests new ways to think about climate change. (The New Yorker)

ONLY IN L.A.

Tomy’s Hamburgers. Tom’s Number 5 Chiliburgers. Tam’s Burgers. Tommy’s Famous Drive-Thru. Thomas Hamburgers. Tom’s #1 World Famous Chiliburgers. Tomboy’s Famous Chili Hamburgers. Tom’s Jr. Famous Chili Burgers. Tom’s Original Super Burger. Tommy’s Charbroiled Hamburgers. Tommy’s Burgers. All of them are Los Angeles area fast-food spots that sell chili burgers. And none of them is Original Tommy’s World Famous Hamburgers. According to an analysis by The Times, there are 67 restaurants in and around Los Angeles County that appear to be Tommy’s knockoffs.

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On October 23, Vogue Australia creative director Jillian Davison (above) was crowned 2019’s Outstanding Creative at the 2019 Australian Fashion Laureate Awards, which took place at the iconic Café Sydney. The honour, which served to highlight Davison’s achievements and creative contribution to the Australian fashion industry, was accompanied by eight other awards across categories including womenswear, menswear, retailer, accessories, modelling, and emerging talent.

Davison returned to the Vogue Australia family as the publications’s creative director just last year, after an impressive run internationally as the fashion director of Glamour US, fashion editor of Harper’s Bazaar US, and contributing editor at Teen Vogue, Vogue China, Vogue Germany and Vogue Japan. The ceremony also saw Vogue Australia cover star, Charlee Fraser, take home the award for Model of the Year.

After being judged by a panel of more than 30 industry leaders, the finalists from each category gathered together with fellow members of the Australian fashion industry at Café Sydney for a celebratory luncheon, where the winners across all nine categories were revealed and formally recognised for their achievements by IMG and the New South Wales Government. 

This year, perhaps symbolising an appetite for change, IMG introduced a new category for Sustainable Innovation, which aimed to recognise the Australian brands demonstrating leadership for best practices in sustainability. Husband and wife duo, Marnie Goding and Adam Koniaras of Elk, an Australian brand that is locally designed, independent and ethically sourced, took home the honour. 

“The introduction of the Sustainable Innovation award category allows our industry to acknowledge the efforts and accomplishments of individuals and brands who are dedicated to lessening fashion’s impact on our environment, and to celebrate the most noteworthy innovations shaping our industry and its future,” Natalie Xenita, the executive director of IMG’s fashion events group for the Asia-Pacific region, explained via a press release.

For more, scroll on for the complete list of winners and a sneak peek at their portraits from the 2019 Australian Fashion Laureate Awards.

Marnie Goding and Adam Koniaras (not pictured) of Elk won the Sustainable Innovation award, presented by GlamCorner.

Charlee Fraser won the Model of the Year award.

Ilona Hamer (not pictured) and Peta Heisen of Matteau won the Best Australian Emerging Talent award, presented by Etihad Airways.

Lee Mathews won the Best Australian Womenswear award.

Mikey Nolan and Toby Jones of Double Rainbouu won the Best Australian Menswear award.

Sarah Gittoes (not pictured) and Robert Sebastian Grynkofki of Sarah and Sebastian won the Best Australian Accessories award.

Deborah Sams and Mary Lou Ryan of Bassike won the Best Australian Retailer award.

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Sustainable shopping is more accessible than ever with the City of Sydney’s urban guide to local hubs. Here’s a look at three inner-city neighbourhoods offering feel-good retail therapy that will set you ahead of the pack.

Sydney CBD
Whether it’s finding the perfect T-shirt or the best beachwear, hit the CBD for your sustainable fashion fix. Citizen Wolf is a Vogue Codes fave, this ethically certified brand uses its Magic Fit technology to locally produce custom-made T-shirts within 10 days of your order. All you need to do is pick your T-shirt style, fabric and colour, and you’ll have a T that fits you, well, to a tee. Then there is Tigerlily. Fashion with a conscience is at the heart of this label’s DNA. In addition to its signature boho beachwear, Tigerlily offers a range of swimwear styles using recycled materials that will make you feel as good as you look.

Newtown
This inner-city neighbourhood is brimming with ethically driven shops with a bohemian edge. The Social Outfit is here to brighten up your wardrobe, and the brand provides jobs to new migrants and refugees in production, design, retail and marketing. To go vintage shopping or swap your clothes to do your bit for the circular fashion economy and end waste, be sure to visit Swop, or stop by You, the Earth & Me and indulge in guilt-free shopping with this carefully curated selection of unique, handcrafted, eco-conscious clothes and accessories.

Paddington
If you’re looking for a high-end designer hub with an ethical mindset, these three brands will not only satisfy your shopping instinct but also your inner eco warrior. Kit Willow’s KitX label uses natural and upcycled materials and age-old artisan techniques to create luxurious ready-to-wear fashion with an ethical focus. Similarly, with its Ethical Clothing Australia accreditation, Viktoria & Woods’s pieces are largely made in Australia using certified-organic cottons, merino wool and bamboo blends. Each garment is designed to last for years, so it’s a good place to pick up classic wardrobe essentials. Bassike has also been sustainably made since 2006, so be sure to visit the store for go-to cotton jersey staples with longevity.

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The Frenchman scored twice to see off Young Boys, much to the delight of his Manchester United team-mate

Luke Shaw has described Paul Pogba as “one of the best midfielders in the world” after his two-goal display in Manchester United’s 3-0 Champions League win over Young Boys. 

Pogba handed Jose Mourinho’s side the lead 10 minutes before the interval with a superb finish into the roof of the net before coolly slotting home a penalty soon after. 

He then teed up Anthony Martial for United’s third after a marauding run through the middle. 

The French midfielder was far and away the star on the day, as he lifted his side after an otherwise frustrating start. 

Shaw – making his first start since suffering concussion on international duty – hailed his captain’s display and believes he is up with the very best in the game. 

He told BT Sport: “He gets some stick sometimes but we know what quality he has. 

“For me, he is one of the best in the world. He is important as captain. He shows on the pitch what kind of leader he is. 

“Hopefully he can carry that on.”

Shaw admits that United started sluggishly and were indebted to Pogba’s fine strike to help them settle into the opening Group H game. 

“It was extremely difficult in the first half,” he added. 

“We didn’t start bright. The pitch was difficult but we got to grips with it. Paul Pogba came up with a bit of magic for the first goal and that calmed us down a bit.

“It is always tough. The crowd, the pitch and the atmosphere. They were up for it. It is all about the points though and we got them.”

With the three points in hand, the Pogba, Shaw and the Red Devils now look ahead to matches against Wolves, Derby County and West Ham before resuming group play against Valencia, who fell to 10-man Juventus on Wednesday despite a Cristiano Ronaldo red card.

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The Greece international is among those to have been linked with a move to the Santiago Bernabeu, but he claims no discussions have been held

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Roma defender Kostas Manolas is reluctant to be drawn on reports suggesting that he is a transfer target for Real Madrid.

The most recent window saw several performers, across all areas of the field, linked with big-money moves to the Santiago Bernabeu.

Among those reported to have figured on Real’s radar was Manolas, with the 27-year-old centre-half having proved himself over four years in Italy.

The Blancos are already well-stocked at the heart of their back four, with Sergio Ramos and Raphael Varane two of the best in the business, but reinforcements are always welcome.

Manolas, though, is staying tight-lipped when it comes to his chances of one day making a switch to the Spanish capital.

He told Marca of the rumours ahead of a Champions League meeting with the Blancos on Wednesday: “I haven’t spoken to anyone about Real Madrid. I don’t know what I can say. People can say a lot of things but I haven’t.”

It could be that Real rekindle their interest at a later date, especially with Varane continuing to be linked with leading sides across Europe.

Manolas is, however, unwilling to speculate on whether he could be targeted.

He added: “I don’t know. I can’t say that myself. I am a competitive player and I like to give everything. That I can say.”

While Manolas is eager to avoid being drawn into a debate regarding a possible move away from Roma, he is prepared to pick a player from Real that he would like in Italy.

When that question was put to him, he said: “All of their players could play for Roma. It’s normal. 

“[Luka] Modric or Sergio Ramos, who for me is the best defender in the world and it would be a pleasure to play by his side.”

Manolas joined Roma from Olympiakos in the summer of 2014.

He has made 175 appearances for the club to date, but is still waiting on a first piece of silverware.

Italy’s most successful team are about to become a lot more popular worldwide thanks to the signing of the five-time Ballon d’Or winner

There are two strands to the Cristiano Ronaldo transfer. The first is on a football level. Juventus signing Ronaldo should give the club a better chance of winning the Champions League.

They do not need him in order to win Serie A. They have done that seven times in a row without him and are unlikely to meet much resistance this season either.

Listen to anyone connected with Juventus speak and they’ll tell you the objective is the Champions League.

“As a club we have made a step forward and we want to make it count in the Champions League, which has been set as our objective in the next few years,” vice president Pavel Nedved told idnes.cz this week.

But it’s difficult to plot out success in a competition so short. There are only 13 matches – less than 33 per cent of a league season – and an outcome can easily be determined by an injury, a bad call, an off-day. That doesn’t happen so much over the course of a nine-month season.

Ronaldo won’t guarantee the Champions League for Juventus but he is as close as a guarantee as you can get.

Real Madrid have won four of the last five available Champions League titles. The only one they missed out on was in 2015 when Juventus beat them in the semi-finals. But every other year, Real have carried off the glory. Every year Ronaldo has been the top scorer.

He has 121 goals in all in the Champions League now. Seventy of those have come in the past five seasons. And when the big moment comes, you can bet your bottom dollar on Ronaldo making the difference. Granted, that hasn’t always been in finals – although he ripped Juventus apart in Cardiff with two goals in 2017 – but no Real Madrid title-winning season has passed without Ronaldo having a significant say.

Juventus thought they were buying a man in Gonzalo Higuain in 2016 who would get them closer than ever to securing that elusive European crown. It didn’t happen. Higuain wasn’t good enough to displace Ronaldo as the centre-piece of the Madrid attack and again the Portugal captain has come to show him how it’s done.

And now for the second strand. It will not necessarily be the case that Juventus have to first win the Champions League before going on to conquer the world. They can do both in tandem.

Conquering the world is not only about winning football matches and football competitions, it’s about becoming the best-known team on the planet. To put it bluntly, Cristiano Ronaldo is far, far more famous than the team he plays for.

And that would be true of any team. He is a one-man industry with a line in everything from underwear and shoes to hotels and fragrances.

If you were to craft a list of the most famous people in the world right now, you wouldn’t get far beyond the top three before including Ronaldo.

While Juventus will always be the number one team in Italy, that’s not the case outside the Italian borders. Teams like Manchester United, Barcelona and Real Madrid are far more popular worldwide and their advantages in overseas markets leave Juve at a distinct disadvantage. Ronaldo will help shore up that gap.

Where Ronaldo goes, fans follow. In the days following the announcement of his transfer to Turin, Juventus’s popularity on social media soared. At the same time, Real Madrid actually witnessed a dip in their matchday attendances.

“From 5 July to 17 July, Juventus’ Twitter and Instagram followers increased by about 15% and 25%, respectively, marking an increase from around 7 million to more than 8 million in terms of total Twitter followers (considering the main Italian page and the English page), and an increase from 10.1 million to 12 5 million followers for their Instagram account,” noted KPMG ’s Ronaldo Economics report.

It’s the type of move Paris St-Germain have attempted with Neymar and to an extent they have increased in popularity. But Neymar with no Ballons d’Or and Ronaldo with five are still some way apart in pedigree. Juve have signed the real thing.

Juventus might not have much room to grow in Italy but the battle for football’s forthcoming fortunes will be fought by Europe’s biggest clubs in regions including the United States and many parts of Asia.

‘There’s no player bigger than the team’ might be one of football’s old truisms but it belongs in another age. Ronaldo absolutely is bigger than Juventus just as Neymar is bigger than PSG.

There has been a shift in global football consciousness towards the veneration of the individual more than ever before. There are many ways to explain this – from a trend towards the celebrity in general to a communication age where fans can keep up with their favourite stars at their convenience.

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Older fans tend to lament the trends of younger kids not supporting their local teams but this generation are being raised on the internet. Real Madrid, Barcelona, these are their local teams.

Through FUT and Football Manager and Fantasy Football games, casual fans will identify with players who have brought them success and happiness in the virtual world more so than any connection to an average team who happen to be based in geographical proximity.

Fans are attracted to success; they want highlights, they want goals and rightly so. Ronaldo ticks all the boxes.

“The Bianconeri need to strongly capitalize on the acquisition of Ronaldo, especially in merchandising and sponsoring,” notes KPMG .

“The club still lag behind the main European superpowers in this area. In 2016/17 Manchester United FC, Barcelona FC, Real Madrid CF and FC Bayern München recorded €320 million, €288 million, €280 million and €344 million, respectively, more than twice as much Juventus FC’s figure of €120 million.”

KPMG also reports that more than 40 per cent of Juventus’s current sponsors are Italian based and – unlike Manchester United – they haven’t expanded their presence by hooking up with regional partners around the world.

Juventus have already been delivered an insight into the Ronaldo effect. A mere rumour of his signing sent the organisation’s share price skyrocketing by around 32 per cent in the fortnight leading up to his arrival.

By capitalising on his image and his overwhelming strong social media presence, Juventus should be able to grow their brand.

He has over 141 million followers on Instagram – more than anyone in the world other than Selena Gomez – and commands around €300,000 for a single sponsored post. Juventus – meanwhile – have 15.6 million followers with that figure rising sharply in the days and weeks since Ronaldo joined.

Ronaldo will allow Juventus reach new fans, customers, users, whatever you want to call it, on a whole new level.

“Monetising the inherent value in social media is crucial for clubs in order to stay competitive and to enhance their profitability,” says KPMG .

“Club channels also provide a unique setting for partners and sponsors to activate their brands and, ultimately, increase their sponsorship value or return on investment. This is the area in which Juventus FC will have to make a major effort to fully leverage Ronaldo’s investment.”

It’s into countries like Indonesia, India, Malaysia, Pakistan and Vietnam, according to KPMG , that Ronaldo can carry the name Juventus. With his near 123 million Facebook fans, Ronaldo has a reach far greater than any club.

The American collided with James Rodriguez in his side’s 2-0 defeat to the Bundesliga champions and was carried off the pitch in tears.

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Schalke midfielder Weston McKennie looks set for an extensive injury layoff following the seemingly serious leg injury he picked up in a challenge with Bayern Munich’s James Rodriguez in a 2-0 defeat against the German champions.

With Bayern 1-0 up in the 51st minute, the American and Bayern goalscorer Rodriguez competed for a loose ball and the latter caught the former’s left shin, sending him tumbling to the turf in obvious pain, before he had to be carried off the field in floods of tears, to be replaced by Nabil Bentaleb. Robert Lewandowski then notched the second from the penalty spot to put the game to bed.

The injury comes at a bad time for the 20-year-old, who has made 36 senior appearances in his career so far and was just cementing his place for club and country, having earned his fifth and sixth international caps and made his first Champions League appearance against Porto, notching an assist.

It is hoped that the injury is not as severe as first thought, and Schalke are sending the player for a scan to determine the full extent of the damage.

“We feared the worst,” Schalke sporting director Christian Heidel told WA.

“The entire tibia and fibula hurts him a lot.”

This is not the young midfielder’s first major injury setback, having suffered a cracked knee ligament last season. McKennie only missed six games, however, and he will be hoping to bounce back similarly quickly from this one.

McKennie will almost certainly be ruled out of Schalke’s next two Bundesliga matches against Freiburg and Mainz, as well as being a doubt for the USA’s upcoming fixtures against Colombia and Peru.

“We hope it’s not a break, but we can not rule it out,” said manager Heidel later told Reviersport. “He can not stand at all, but we need to get an X-ray and MRI to know more.”

U.S. boss Dave Sarachan has used McKennie as a regular part of his five-man midfield of late, starting him alongside fellow holding midfielders Tyler Adams and Wil Trapp.

The U.S. is also just two months out from taking on England and Itlay in a set of November friendlies that McKennie would have been odds on the feature in, though it now seems as though he could be facing a race to be fit in time for those matches as well. 

The Whites travel to Hillsborough in a bid to retain their top of the table spot in the Championship

Leeds United’s unbeaten run in the league has ended and Marcelo Bielsa’s side will be wanting three points to maintain their position at the top of the table when they play Sheffield Wednesday on Friday night. 

The Whites suffered their first loss of the season against Birmingham City on Saturday afternoon, losing 2-1 at Elland Road.  However, the defeat didn’t affect their position in the table as they currently boast a plus-four goal difference over second-placed Middlesbrough. 

Wednesday are currently in 10th position and won their last game against Aston Villa 2-1 on Saturday.

In the United States (US) the game can be live streamed via ESPN+.

In the United Kingdom (UK) the game will be shown on Sky Sports Football or streamed via Sky Go. 

Sheffield Wednesday will be without forward Gary Hooper on Friday evening due to injury. 

Sheffield Wednesday starting XI: Dawson, Pelupessy, Fletcher, Bannan, Thorniley, Lees, Reach, Baker, Hector, Penney, Forestieri.

Bielsa’s squad remains depleted with Patrick Bamford, Pablo Hernandez, Kemar Roofe, Gaetano Berardi and Jamie Shackleton all still absent.

Leeds starting XI:  Peacock-Farrell; Ayling, Cooper, Jansson, Douglas; Phillips; Harrison, Saiz, Klich, Alioski; Roberts.

Leeds are favourites to win, with  bet365  pricing them at 6/5 to secure all three points. Sheffield Wednesday’s chances of winning are rated at 5/2 and a draw is also priced at 5/2.

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Marcelo Bielsa’s side are still top of the table despite their unbeaten run ending in a 2-1 defeat to Birmingham City last Saturday.  

Meanwhile, Wednesday are just four points behind and won their last game away at Villa Park. 

Despite Leeds losing last weekend, Bielsa is optimistic about Friday night’s game. 

“You don’t react in the same way after a win as after a loss but after the game we lost we asked some questions together. We built our conclusions together,” Bielsa said ahead of the Wednesday fixture. 

“We’ve had so far two training sessions where each player could express himself. The conclusions are positive ones and I have a lot of hope for Friday’s game.”

The Owls’ manager, Jos Luhukay knows the Yorkshire derby will be difficult for his side but is hopeful for a win. 

 “Last season and this season, the team (Leeds) had quality and a good mix,” Luhukay told his pre-match press conference.

“They are very strong in the transition. It is a team who are good and balanced and it will be a very hard game. 

“We have our home game with the fans behind us. We must enjoy the game, hopefully with a good result and have a nice weekend.”

The last time these sides met, Sheffield Wednesday won 2-1 at Elland Road. 

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