67% of duels lost and yet another 5/10 display, it’s become clear, this run can’t continue. His time at Elland Road is up”- Farke told must finally drop 5/10 Leeds dud who lost 67% duels
Leeds United’s Gritty Win Over Preston Could Prove Crucial in Promotion Push
Keep it quiet around Elland Road, but Leeds United’s hard-fought 2-1 win over Preston North End on Saturday might just be the turning point that sees the Whites finally escape the Championship.
With Sheffield United simultaneously falling to a dramatic defeat against Plymouth Argyle, Daniel Farke’s side now enjoy a five-point cushion over the third-place Blades—setting the stage for a tense finish, with Leeds and Burnley potentially pulling clear in the coming weeks.
Nothing is guaranteed in this unpredictable league, but Jayden Bogle’s match-winning goal may go down as a defining moment, especially considering his history with Sheffield United.
The former Blade added another twist by hurting his old club’s promotion hopes while boosting his new side’s chances.
Bogle Impresses Again in Key Win
Since his move across Yorkshire, Bogle has been a standout under Farke, and his impact was felt once again against Preston.
After Manor Solomon gave Leeds a lightning-fast lead with a stunning curled strike just four minutes in, Preston quickly hit back to level things up.
But Leeds weren’t shaken. Bogle rose to meet Solomon’s delivery with a powerful header to restore the lead—and ultimately seal the win.
The energetic right-back was everywhere, finishing with two key passes, five duels won, and another goal to his name in a performance full of intensity and purpose.
No doubt, Farke will be grateful his £5 million signing showed up when it mattered—especially as some of Leeds’ attacking threats underwhelmed.
Piroe Struggles Again, May Face the Axe
Despite dominating with 20 shots, Leeds didn’t kill the game off as comfortably as they might have—largely due to a poor outing from Joel Piroe.
The Dutch forward had a rough afternoon, squandering two golden chances from his seven shots and struggling with ball retention, losing possession roughly every 4.5 touches.
It’s a concerning trend, particularly with Piroe now goalless in the league since late February.
Though still Leeds’ top scorer with 15 goals, his current form is far from sharp. Rated just 5/10 by Yorkshire Evening Post’s Graham Smyth, who noted his ineffective display “could have easily cost Leeds the win,” pressure is mounting for Farke to make a change.
With Mateo Joseph waiting in the wings and already seeing other tough decisions—like Karl Darlow replacing the error-prone Illan Meslier—pay off, the manager may soon consider rotating his misfiring striker.
As Leeds push for the Premier League, bold decisions like this could make all the difference.
