Beers in the West Ham United camp may not prove to be the major disadvantage Leeds United are hoping for on Sunday. The Hammers celebrated their Europa Conference League progress on Thursday and pleaded with David Moyes for one more night on the continent.
Predictably, the London side flew back home that same night, but it’s clear there would have been celebrations inside the squad. Leeds, looking for all the advantages they can in a do-or-die game, will hope their opponents are tired and emotionally hungover from their midweek exertions.
However, Sam Allardyce, no stranger to dressing rooms which have celebrated in the past, has warned alcohol could even unlock better play from Sunday’s hosts. Leeds, fans will fondly remember, played brilliantly at Derby County in July 2020 less than 48 hours after beginning their promotion binge.
