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Leeds United and chaos: Why Jesse Marsch's side have embraced high-risk, high-reward soccer

If you've watched a single Leeds United match this season, you've likely had one of two reactions: "OH MY GOD, WHY DOESN'T EVERY TEAM PLAY THIS WAY?" Or: "OH MY GOD, WHY WOULD ANY TEAM PLAY THIS WAY?" And, well, if you watched Leeds United play AFC Bournemouth on Saturday, you likely had both of those reactions before you had lunch.

Amid the chaos, it seemed like Jesse Marsch's job was on the line two weeks ago. Hell, the Leeds manager even said as much after a 3-2 loss to Fulham on Oct. 23. That marked four defeats in a row, and the result pushed the club into the relegation zone.