Manchester City vs Leeds United press conference highlights: Sam Allardyce provides squad injury update

Leeds’ four-game Sam Allardyce era begins at the Etihad Stadium this weekend, a daunting prospect for any side, never mind one getting to grips with a fourth manager of the season, staring down the barrel of a possible relegation back to the second tier.

United have thrust their survival hopes into the arms of Big Sam, who faces the media for a second time this week on Friday morning.

Follow all the updates and quotes from Allardyce’s pre-match press conference here from 9am.