Over the past five games, Leeds have shown inconsistent form, struggling with finishing in key moments, and defensive mistakes have been costly. Daniel Farke knows they are not out of the woods yet, and there is plenty of work still to be done, as any slip-up could put them in a situation they don’t want to be in. Every match from now until the end of the season will be treated as a final.
At Villa Park, Aston Villa hosted Leeds in a fascinating fixture, with Leeds putting pressure on Villa early with a strong start. After the break, momentum shifted as Farke’s side lost control of the match, which saw Villa take advantage as both teams shared the spoils. Back at Elland Road, Leeds faced Man City, and despite showing great defensive structure, City’s sustained pressure rewarded them with the win.
With pressure mounting, Leeds needed a response against Sunderland. In a match that produced very few clear chances, the Black Cats found a breakthrough in the second half to seal a hard-fought victory, highlighting Leeds’ poor decision-making and cutting edge in the final third. After two consecutive defeats, Leeds turned their attention to Norwich for their FA Cup tie.
Farke’s side put their league struggles to the side and put in a dominant performance against the Canaries. It was a comfortable win that booked their place in the round and helped regain confidence, which showed away at Selhurst Park as they earned a crucial point against Crystal Palace. Having laid the foundation to rediscover their form, it’s all or nothing when they take on Brentford at home.