What all 19 rivals have said about Leeds United this season | OneFootball

Leeds United are in their best spell of the season, a seven-game unbeaten run that has lifted Daniel Farke’s side eight points clear of the Premier League relegation zone. An improved second half against Manchester City in November, plus a minor tweak in shape, has made them tougher to break down.

Since the Etihad defeat, they have drawn five and won two, and now hope to extend the sequence at Newcastle United on Wednesday night. yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk highlights what rival managers have been saying about Leeds during the first half of the campaign.

After the 1-0 win over Everton, David Moyes bemoaned poor decisions and his side’s display, while crediting Leeds’ intense opening. Mikel Arteta, after Arsenal’s victory at the Emirates, praised their philosophy and the fan backing they enjoy.

Before a goalless draw at Elland Road, Eddie Howe stressed the importance of the start, said Leeds have invested in good players, and called the ground emotional, something his team needed to harness.

Marco Silva described Fulham’s late win as tight and said Farke’s more conservative tweaks left Leeds well organised. He felt his team were too slow before the break, more dynamic after it, with fatigue making the game more open.

Andoni Iraola, reflecting on September’s 2-2 draw, welcomed the stoppage-time goal and noted Leeds’ threat from set plays in a bruising game. Thomas Frank highlighted how few chances Leeds concede on expected goals, praised their bravery, and pointed to dangerous crosses that could have changed the numbers.

Source: yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk