Sam Allardyce's first major decision in charge of Leeds United has been made, with out-of-form goalkeeper Ilian Meslier dropped for United's visit to Manchester City.
The 23-year-old has been replaced by Spanish shot-stopper Joel Robles, who faces a daunting task making his Premier League debut for the Whites against a frightening City attack.
Whilst Meslier's ball-playing ability had made him a regular on the United team sheet under Allardyce's predecessors Marcelo Bielsa, Jesse Marsch and Javi Gracia his frailty between the sticks has undoubtedly played a part in Leeds' spiral towards the drop zone. something which Allardyce has been appointed to halt.
