“Daniel Farke’s Bold Statement After Leeds United’s Stunning Late Win Over Sheffield United – A Game-Changer in the Title Race
Daniel Farke downplayed any talk of the Championship title race despite another thrilling late comeback from Leeds United, which saw them extend their lead at the top of the table.
Leeds had been trailing second-placed Sheffield United for most of the match, but two late goals secured a 3-1 victory, inching them closer to a Premier League spot.
Sheffield United briefly dared to hope for top spot after an early goal from Illan Meslier’s own goal, but Leeds responded with increased intensity.
Junior Firpo, Ao Tanaka, and Joel Piroe scored to maintain Leeds’ seven-point lead over third-placed Burnley.
Farke, watching from the Bramall Lane stands, saw his side stage a comeback to defeat a promotion rival for the second time in a week.
He said after the match: “I’m proud of the boys – this is one of the toughest places to play, and we had the worst possible start. The response from the team was incredible.
We didn’t just find another gear but two or three. It was a tight win, but a deserved one. It was a fantastic night for us and three priceless points.”
“Each point takes us closer to where we want to be, but we must keep going.
We were seven points ahead of third place before this round, and we’re still seven points clear now. In this league, momentum can change quickly, and sometimes luck is needed.”
Farke also praised Sheffield United, despite their defeat, calling them “excellent, well-structured, and dangerous.”
He acknowledged the nerves felt by Leeds fans after Burnley’s win over Sheffield Wednesday on Friday, but remained confident in his side’s performance.
“It was a close game against an excellent Sheffield United team,” Farke said. “But I think we deserved the win as we could feel the momentum shift in our favor.
Goals always change the flow of a match, and we were fortunate to score at the right moments. It was an excellent night for us and a valuable three points.”
