Leeds United have not won the English top-flight title in over 30 years, but Danie Farke has hinted that it could be a distinct possibility in the near future.
Farke defied expectations last season after he managed to help Leeds survive in the Premier League with games to spare, and is now looking to build on that platform.
Leeds are unbeaten in the Premier League after three games and have made a better start to the season compared to bigger names such as Manchester United and Liverpool.
The German is clear about the club’s ambition this season despite the noise and optimism around the club potentially challenging for Europe this season.
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Daniel Farke teases a Premier League title at Elland Road
The Leeds United manager has conceded that his target remains to ensure Leeds remain away from the relegation dogfight and bank another solid Premier League season under their belt.
He indicated that qualifying for Europe may be a bridge too far this season, but he wants his team to build towards achieving that goal in the coming years.
Farke has not ruled out Leeds winning the Premier League title in the coming years, but stressed that improved performance must take precedence for now.
“In the last 25 years, this club has never managed to play two solid Premier League seasons in a row. I want to do that”, Farke said on Sky Sports.
“We are not praying for one point per game. We concentrate on the contents. One day to talk about Europe, to reestablish ‘the good old times’, would be nice.
“But we cannot take it for granted. I will make sure we are taking steps in the right direction, and then, one day, we will speak about other goals.
“To win the Premier League? I would never say no. But I’m not addicted to the table. I’m addicted to performances and results. That is how it should look.”
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Is Europe achievable this season?
Leeds have looked resilient at the back again this season and have conceded just two goals in their opening three Premier League games.
The defensive platform provides them hope that they won’t get involved in the relegation dogfight at the business end of the campaign this time.
However, Leeds need to score more goals if they are to transform from a safe midtable side into a team that can genuinely qualify for Europe this season.
Sunderland did it last season and there is no reason why Leeds can’t push on. However, they need to find better solutions and get more clinical in the final third.
