Number 10

Willy Gnonto celebrates a goal with his fist in the airImage source, Getty Images
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In the capital this weekend there will be Leeds United supporters visiting one of the world's most famous front doors on Downing Street as well as Craven Cottage. They will all know who resides behind the former but as to who will occupy the number 10 for the Whites at Fulham is a mystery.

After United missed out on a bespoke signing for the role, forward Willy Gnonto was asked if he was being considered as an option.

"I don't think I'm a good person to answer," he told me. "I've done it before, even last season, not a lot, but I've done it. It's just about how the coach wants to play. Wherever he wants to play me I'm ready to play and help the team.

Gnonto, 21, has started each of Leeds' Premier League games on the left wing and is bullish about the side's chances on Saturday.

"Really positive - I think every game, to be fair, we know we have a chance and we know that we are really strong," he adds. "Away is always tough but we are ready to play and we're going to try and be as competitive as possible."

The Italy international knows he has to shoulder some of the goalscoring burden with United yet to score from open play.

"It's time. Obviously playing up front we are always going to be judged for our goals and our assists," Gnonto added.

"We've struggled a bit scoring goals and creating chances but I'm sure that it's going to come. We have the quality so I'm sure we're going to score."

With United having won once in 14 attempts in the 'Big Smoke', whether Gnonto plays at 10 or not, it's time to do a number.

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