The last few weeks have seen many tip Leeds United to be relegated, but opinions seem to be changing after this turnaround in form. Daniel Farke has now guided his side to some big results as of late.
The Whites have now picked up five points from a possible nine in their last three games. It was considered almost impossible when the fixture schedule after the last international break. But Leeds have now taken points off Liverpool, Chelsea, and now Brentford.
Farke continues to keep his side afloat just outside the relegation zone as they continue their fight for survival this season.
Jamie Carragher gives relegation verdict on Brentford after Leeds United result
On Sunday, a late equaliser from Dominic Calvert-Lewin was enough to see Leeds take a point away from the Gtech Community Stadium. Jamie Carragher, who was analysing the game on Sky Sports, believes Brentford will go down this season:
“I thought it was vital for Leeds to get that late goal and that point. That is a very big goal from Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
“If Brentford would have beaten Leeds, there would have been a great distance between them and that bottom four.
“I don’t believe for one minute that Nottingham Forest are going to get involved in a relegation battle.
“It would have looked almost like there was a bottom four there. What that goal for Leeds has done is just kept Brentford sweating, if you like.
“I don’t believe Fulham or Bournemouth will get involved in a relegation battle either. That’s why I think it was vital today, that late goal for Leeds.”
Carragher continued: “Brentford are one of those teams that you think could well be dragged into it (the relegation zone).
“I just think Brentford have a sweat on now. They would have loved to get those couple of points today and put Leeds on one less.
“When we went into the dressing room at full-time during Super Sunday, I think you got a real snapshot of the feeling in the Brentford dressing room.
“It was almost like the manager was trying to lift their spirits, because they knew how big that game was, playing a relegation rival at home. So I think Brentford will be disappointed.”
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Leeds’ fight for survival continues on the right path
A couple of weeks ago, it would have been unheard of that the Whites would get results against Chelsea and Liverpool in consecutive games. On Sunday, the Whites took their fourth point on the road this season.
| Statistic | Leeds United | Brentford |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 16 | 20 |
| Goals Scored | 20 | 22 |
| Goals Conceded | 30 | 25 |
| Clean Sheets | 2 | 2 |
| Expected Goals | 21.2 | 22.5 |
| Big Chances Created | 34 | 43 |
Before the match, Leeds had only won three points in total on the road.
Now, they have a precious point on the board, and can look forward to their fixtures to end the year. Farke seems to have gotten something right behind the scenes, and the fans should acknowledge that.
