Leeds United fans have been given plenty to be optimistic about this season and many are already looking ahead to next year.
The ambition for the Peacocks is to seal a long-awaited return to the Premier League but fans will have the opportunity to see their side tackle one of England’s biggest sides either way after a major announcement for pre-season.
After previous speculation, Leeds have announced they will be heading to Western Australia next year and one of the games will see Marcelo Bielsa’s side come toe-to-toe with Manchester United – presenting a huge fixture against one of their arch-rivals.
Leeds already have a strong following down under and there is likely to be many supporters who make the long trip to the southern hemisphere to follow their side, mixing football with an annual holiday.
Fans on social media were delighted by the announcement and we have gathered some of their best responses below.
Can’t tell you how excited I am as a Leeds fan in Perth that we have a game at our new stadium I’m a long time fan since the Revie era here in Australia we are only getting a minor mention on the TV but we will be there in force
— Martin Dickson (@MartinLeeds59) November 21, 2018
Unless they get relegated 😉
— leeds (@leedschat1) November 20, 2018
No point playing them twice at ER next season TBF.
— Simon O'Rourke (@simon_orourke) November 20, 2018
Still time yet Paul mate, wait till nearer the date
— 💙💛🏆Wheels23 (@AlanWheels23) November 21, 2018
I have been a Leeds fan in Australia since 1972 so I better get a ticket or I will be gutted
— Martin Dickson (@MartinLeeds59) November 21, 2018
Leeds will still take 6000 midweek #lufc
— David Bray (@Diggo008) November 21, 2018