Leeds United reignited their hopes of automatic promotion and an immediate return to the Premier League on Monday night, but Georginio Rutter’s play is becoming a source of concern. Leeds rallied from behind to win 4-3 at The Riverside in front of Luke Ayling, who is on loan at Middlesbrough. A important win saw Leeds overtake Ipswich to second place in the Championship. Since then, Leicester has, of course, placed both hands on the Championship trophy without lifting it aloft. A 5-0 victory over Southampton puts them four points ahead with two games remaining. Leeds will need every player to…
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Liverpool could choose Arne Slot, the manager of Feyenoord, to succeed Jurgen Klopp at Anfield this summer. HIGHLIGHTS Liverpool are in talks with Feyenoord’s Arne Slot about replacing current manager Jurgen Klopp at Anfield. Fabrizio Romano believes the Dutchman is a strong prospect and an excellent manager. Slot was linked with a transfer to Tottenham Hotspur last year. Liverpool has made direct touch with Feyenoord boss Arne. According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, Slot is considering replacing Jurgen Klopp in the Anfield dugout this summer. The Reds are looking for a long-term replacement for Klopp, who will stand down as head…
Another day, another devastating charge against Stuart Attwell, but this one is the most aggravating for Nottingham Forest supporters. It is now Wednesday, and the three penalty decisions that the Reds did not receive on Sunday continue to bite. Unlike Forest’s assertion, Attwell did not cheat, but he is officially outing himself as being terribly incompetent. Forest went all out with the appointment of a reputed Luton fan for such an important game in the relegation battle. Alan Shearer and Micah Richards both criticized Forest’s initial comments following the final. At this point, however, the entire situation is a farce,…
Southampton appear to be headed for the play-offs after Leicester’s crushing victory, leaving Leeds United and Ipswich Town to battle for second place. Russell Martin claimed his Southampton side went into’self-preservation mode’ during their humiliating 5-0 defeat at Leicester City. Southampton suffered a disastrous night at the King Power Stadium, falling six points behind Leeds United with only two games remaining. Leicester winger Abdul Fatawu was the night’s hat-trick hero, with Wilfred Ndidi and Jamie Vardy also scoring on a fantastic evening for the hosts. From Southampton’s perspective, all of Leicester’s goals were avoidable, and their lack of urgency resulted…
Liverpool have reportedly chosen Arne Slot from Feyenoord to be their new manager. Slot did not appear to be a strong contender to succeed Jurgen Klopp as manager this summer. However, the Dutchman was revealed on Tuesday as Liverpool’s favorite candidate to succeed Klopp at Anfield. With things supposedly ready to’move rapidly,’ it appears that the Reds have found their man. Liverpool fans will undoubtedly experience conflicting emotions. Finding a successor for Jurgen emphasizes that the great guy is truly going. And, while he’s clearly a great coach, there are some doubts that the jump up will be too much…
Leeds United enter their final two matches with a solid and confident lineup that should be free of the doubts and uncertainty that have plagued recent weeks. Selection arguments and uncertainty had clouded the waters for Leeds United in recent weeks, as their form dipped following the international break. With each point surrendered since Vicarage Road, Daniel Farke’s lineup has become increasingly riddled with problems that must be solved. With only two games remaining in the season, Monday’s triumph on Teesside should put an end to that. The confidence gained from the victory over Middlesbrough should help the team settle…
Leeds United have revealed that Dan James will miss their Championship meeting with QPR owing to an injury sustained against Middlesbrough. The Whites announced on their official website that the Welshman had “suffered a costal cartilage injury and an oblique abdominal muscle tear”. The club stated that he will be “unavailable for Friday’s (26 April) to QPR” due to the damage sustained. With only two games left in the season, he could be out for the remainder. Leeds could secure promotion in these games, therefore James’ injury will be a setback for Daniel Farke’s team. Will Leeds United miss Dan…
The race to finish in the top two of the Championship is now much obvious. Leicester City defeated Southampton 5-0, securing their position at the top of the Championship table. Following Leeds’ vital win at Middlesbrough, the top three were separated by only four points heading into the game. Leicester welcomed a Saints team that needed a win to complete a late top-two return. They needed to defeat Enzo Maresca’s team to get within two points of Ipswich. But it was always going to be Leicester’s night at the King Power Stadium, even if they only led 1-0 until after…
Daniel Farke may yet see unusual results arising between now and the end of the Championship season for Leeds United’s competitors. If Leeds United had not won on Monday night, they would still be in the running for automatic promotion because of the bizarre results that await them before May 5. That’s according to Daniel Farke, who believes Leicester City and Ipswich Town may make mistakes before the race. Leeds returned to the top two with three points at Riverside Stadium, and they have the opportunity to expand their lead over Ipswich to four points on Friday. With the league…
Leeds United won 4-3 at Middlesbrough in their first game back following a nine-day break. The longer period of relaxation and rehabilitation could not have come at a better time for Leeds, who had only managed five points in as many games since returning from the international break. With Leicester City beating West Brom and Ipswich Town out of action, Leeds knew that three points would suffice at the Riverside, and they got them after a tense match. After a fruitless spell for Leeds’ strikers, Crysencio Summerville (2), Patrick Bamford, and Willy Gnonto all scored. Their comeback to form couldn’t…