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Unbelievable, couldn’t believe this”- Leeds United told are Outperforming Every Premier League Team in This Surprising Stat
Pascal Struijk’s dramatic header in the dying moments against Sunderland showcased several key traits of this Leeds United side—resilience, determination, and the ability to solve problems under pressure, among others.
Many fans at Elland Road described the atmosphere as the best since last year’s 3-1 victory over Leicester City, when another late rally was mounted. Scoring in the final stages of matches has become a recurring theme this season, particularly at home.
In their five home games since the start of the year, Leeds have netted seven of their 15 goals after the 78th minute. Struijk’s 95th-minute winner, however, wasn’t the latest goal of the season.
That distinction goes to Ao Tanaka’s heel flick in the 96th minute during the 3-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday a month ago. But Struijk’s goal may prove to be the most vital of the campaign.
Every season has its turning points, and that last-minute strike on Monday felt especially important, perhaps even a game-changer.
It lifted Leeds back to the top of the table, more crucially putting them seven points ahead of Burnley in third place, with 13 matches remaining.
Joe Rodon, speaking after the match, noted that the team’s fitness and conditioning were pivotal in the win, playfully mentioning that Daniel Farke “loves” to push the squad hard in pre-season.
When asked whether this squad was the most focused he’d worked with in his career, Farke held back, pointing out that the job is far from complete. Next Monday’s clash with Sheffield United is a major fixture in the title race, but Farke may argue that the final 12 games hold equal weight.
Having secured promotion twice with Norwich City and endured a painful play-off final defeat last season after a faltering run-in, Farke knows just how important consistency and resilience are in securing promotion.
A key statistic reveals that Leeds are excelling in one area better than any current Premier League team. They’ve scored 18 goals from the 75th minute onwards this season—more than any club in the top four domestic leagues.
Struijk’s latest late goal came with the help of Joe Rothwell, who assisted both of Struijk’s headers. Both players had come off the bench in the 71st minute, making a game-changing impact.
Rothwell’s perfect delivery for the second goal left Struijk with a simple finish, and Leeds now share the top spot with Sheffield Wednesday for the most goals scored by substitutes in the Championship this season, with 14.
Farke has consistently emphasized his belief in every player’s value and how vital team spirit is in the dressing room.
He had concerns about disrupting this chemistry with a new signing in January, which influenced his decision not to make any moves in the transfer market.
It seems his faith in the squad was well-placed, as the team’s spirit certainly shone through in Monday’s match.
