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Matty Hewitt

Javi Gracia told he must prove Leeds United capitulation was one off

Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown has told Javi Gracia and Leeds United they must prove last weekend's defeat to Crystal Palace was a one off if they want to survive in the Premier League. The Whites capitulated at Elland Road despite a really bright start to the game.

Keown feels the Whites emptied their tank inside the opening 45 minutes, which lead to their downfall in the second-half. The former Gunners defender says the defeat to the Eagles must now be a wake-up call for Leeds.

"Never has that cliche about a ‘game of two halves’ felt more appropriate than in Leeds v Crystal Palace last Sunday," Keown told the Daily Mail. "The first half was so encouraging for Leeds. They were totally dominant, spurred on by their rampant supporters as they pressed well and played with plenty of width.

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