Acting to imagine: Thomas Christiansen takes on Marcelo Bielsa
When Bielsa placed his hands on Christiansen's shoulders before this game began the moment passing between them contained multitudes, from Vurnon Anita to Jay-Roy Grot.
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Leeds United 0-1 Southampton: Turning up
The goal was the beginning of the end. A sinking feeling, a knowing glance. A resorting to hope — maybe it'll be different, this time — that was contradicted every time you looked at the players.
Leeds United 4-0 Norwich City: Bringing it all together
Where had all this been? There was so much more of it. Twice in a first half minute first Rutter then Gnonto went Maradona mode, slaloming upfield with the ball at their feet, evading tackles, gathering speed towards the goal(s) of the century(ies).
Norwich City 0-0 Leeds United: Skip to the good part
"Hopefully the second step, by scoring, comes this coming Thursday," said Daniel Farke. Hopefully!
Leeds United 1-2 Southampton: Wild style
A lot of things could have been better this season. But not by much.
QPR 4-0 Leeds United: They have to win
Ninety points say Farke does know what he's doing. But that those points haven't already secured promotion suggests Farke has been caught out.
Middlesbrough 3-4 Leeds United: Something to believe in
"It's the Championship," said Farke. Never truer words spoken. "I think all the supporters have enjoyed the game," he added. Hmm. I'm not so sure about that one, Daniel. "I was about to throw up in the second half," said Firpo. Now, that I can believe in.
Leeds United 0-1 Blackburn Rovers: The weight of numbers
How have Leeds got themselves into this position, chasing wins out of draws and turning them into defeats, with three games left?
Leeds United 0-0 Sunderland: More than this
A lot of people will tell you that promotion at any cost is the only important thing. But the mood of Elland Road during the Sunderland game suggests Beeston is one place that still wants a little bit more from football.
Coventry City 2-1 Leeds United: Plan A worked, so what now?
Farke has shown a calm demeanour from the start, as if nothing can surprise him, so it’s likely that, yes, there is a plan after losing to Coventry. I don’t imagine it’s complicated.