Sam Allardyce asks Leeds for season’s best at the back to keep out Man City

PARK THE BUS: Sam Allardyce takes charge of his first game as Leeds boss at Manchester City on Saturday (Leeds United handout)

Sam Allardyce has urged Leeds to produce their best defensive display of the season in his first game in charge on Saturday at Manchester City.

The former England boss, 68, has four games remaining to try and preserve Leeds’ Premier League status after replacing Javi Gracia on Wednesday.