Sheffield United 1-3 Leeds: Daniel Farka says whites have to remain grounded “despite the” perfect “result in Bramall Laneu | Football News
Daniel Farka emphasized “These are only three points” because his Leeds side came from behind to beat Sheffield United 3-1 and increased his championship on five points.
The whites lagged behind 1-0 to 72 minutes after Illan Meslier’s own goal, but Junior Firpo, Ao Tanaka and Joel Piroe hit to turn the match late.
It came a week after the late double Pascal Struijka Helped Leeds overcome Sunderland on Elland Road.
With 12 games remaining this season, Farkar’s side is on the driver’s seat ahead of the next challenge at West Brom’s home on Saturday March 1st, live on Sport Sky Sports Sports.
FARKER: These are only three points – everything can happen in the last weeks
Leeds manager Daniel Farka::
“The first 25 minutes were a far better side. They invested so much in their physical exit, and also became more involved in duels and deserved to be in the lead.
“At first, we were a little too nervous, and then from a minute 25 we started playing football, and then we dominated and got more and more control over the game. In the end, in a tight game, it was deserved that we had equalized and also won in This game, but today it was difficult against a good opponent.
“We needed some luck today in determined moments, but still, the outcome was perfect.
“When you win against the upper sides in this league, it is good for confidence and for the whole mood, but these are only three points.
“Not too much has changed, only one game less – one really tough game less – but if we stop winning points right now, we won’t end up in a position we want to finish, so we have to move on.
“We are happy tonight, but we remain humble, we remain grounded and also disciplined, not overdoing it.
“Everything can happen in the last weeks, and also when there are another or two injuries or lose momentum, you will not end up in a position where you have to finish, but I have to say, so far, so well and we have to use more and we want move on. “
James to ‘amazing’ victory
Leeds midfielder Daniel James::
“It was amazing. The first 20 minutes came out of the pitfalls and we didn’t get out fast enough.
“They got a goal and we knew it would be difficult from there. But it was about digging.
“Once it came in, I thought we just had to get wet and try to get the winner. Then they threw the bodies forward and so we got the third.
“We always knew that tonight was a massive game for them and for us. We need five points. But it’s still a long time before the end of the season.
“Sheffield United still has to play Burnley. Even a point tonight, we would still get to the top of the league.
“They really put it in the first half, but we knew we would have to start and move it forward, and we used our chances at the second half.
“I’m just trying to hit every game and it’s aggressive for me. Today, they closed the right side a little longer and tried to double.
“So it’s just an attempt to create things when I can. I’ll always have a chance at the end of the game when the teams are tired, then you just have to be ruthless and get your rewards at the end of the game.”
Goals of return
Firpo: We never stopped believing
Leeds’ junior firo::
“We never stopped believing. Today we started a little slow and we received the goal, but we have a superior fitness as a team, and we have an opportunity from a bench that can change the game and continue to the end.
“The goals just got out of nothing and we’re really happy.
“There are many more games. Five points are a good distance, but as you say the way we go to the games, we are at the top of everything.
“This team is really strong and has a lot of confidence and we will move on.”
Piroe: Once we got it, we knew we would get another
Leeds’ Joel Piroe::
“The belief was from the beginning. We said it at halftime.
“The moment we achieve one, we will also be able to achieve another, it doesn’t matter what a minute it is.
“We’ll just continue and win as many games as possible.”
‘It felt like we were watching the selected champions’
Sky Sports News’ Tim Thornton::
“Daniel Farka stayed on TV for a few minutes in a full-time whistle to enjoy the celebrations.
“That felt extremely significant, another late show against their closest rivals.
“It felt like we were watching the selected champions.
“Sheffield United played his role, but as Sunderland found last week, the match of Leeds for 90 minutes is not easy.
“This was a great Jorkshir derby, and people of Chris Wilder deserve a great merit. But Leeds will stop, and on evidence tonight, there is a good chance that both parties can play football Premier League next season.”
Dallas: Leeds must support this victory
Former Leeds midfielder Stuart Dallas::
“To be fair to Daniel [James]Working with him, he’ll be calm there. They were in this situation before.
“We know that the points they received last year and missed the promotion.
“They’ll know it’s a huge victory and will enjoy it. It just beats another game. They come fat and fast.
“On Saturday, they got another one in the early beginning, a heavy game against West Brom. If they go through it, they will be in a really good position, but winning a game like this doesn’t mean anything if not” No “doesn’t support it.”
