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'Promoted because of COVID'? Leeds hit back at pundit

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Leeds United's Raphinha, second left, scores his side's fifth goal during the English Premier League soccer match between West Bromwich Albion and Leeds United at the Hawthorns stadium, West Bromwich, England, Tuesday, Dec., 29, 2020. [Shaun Botteril/Pool via AP]

Leeds United Chairman Andrea Radrizzani has hit out at former England women's international Karen Carney after she suggested that last season's COVID-19 shutdown helped them win promotion to the Premier League.

Carney, speaking in her role as a pundit for Amazon Prime during Leeds' 5-0 win at West Bromwich Albion on Tuesday, said they ran the risk of losing steam at the end of the campaign because of their high-tempo style.

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