Leeds United were humbled by Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday, with Daniel Farke's side losing 3-0 at the Amex Stadium, and it leaves them in a precarious position with a daunting run ahead
Thomas Fair Community Editor and Leeds Live readers
10:39, 03 Nov 2025Updated 10:41, 03 Nov 2025
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Daniel Farke's Leeds United face a daunting run in the Premier League
Daniel Farke's Leeds United side came away from the south coast with nothing after a thorough dismantling by Brighton - and some fans in the Leeds Live comments section say that they can't go on like this for much longer if the club's ambition to become an established Premier League side like the weekend's opponents.
The team went away with some confidence after victory over West Ham a week earlier, but it didn't last long. It took 11 minutes for the Seagulls' Danny Welbeck to slot home the first goal, with Diego Gomez sealing the deal in the second half.
Leeds have a tricky run ahead too, with a crunch trip to Nottingham Forest awaiting them on Sunday, and then after the international break they take on Aston Villa, Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool.
Speaking after the Brighton loss, Farke said: "We don't have to over-analyse the game. There is no sugarcoating, they were the better side. Overall in the game it was quite equal - 50/50 possession. But out of their possession, they were far more clinical.
"We didn't start very well. We weren't brave or confident. If you're 1-0 down in the away game, its always difficult. After that I was impressed with how we handled it.
"Deliveries were not as good, and missed chances. Felt we were not that far away from equalising, then we gave the 2-0 and 3-0 in quick succession."
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Brighton got the better of Leeds on Saturday
Despite managing to stay ahead of the relegation zone so far, some fans think that Farke's days at the club are numbered unless there are clear and immediate improvements. Reader KJ Davies says: "Farke has 1 game to save his position as Leeds United manager!
"If Leeds don't beat Nottingham Forest next weekend, then the 49s must take action. Yesterday's game was the worst performance I've seen! Farke got it all wrong with tactics and formation. He's a great Championship manager, but not a Premier League manager."
Commenter Son of Leeds United writes: "Time for important decisions to be made. Farke is not an EPL manager. Twice he got Norwich promoted, twice he got them relegated. If he sticks around much longer, after spending £110m, and playing football like this, then I think we all know where we're headed to.
"Team selection and tactics are awful. Captain's armband given to the wrong player. Rodon is more of a captain than Ampadu. He's scored more goals than our strikers combined. Is it just me that can see there's something terribly wrong with that picture.
"I'm eternally grateful that Farke got us promoted, but there's no way, even if he gets another £100m to spend, that he keeps us up. Like I said, time for important decisions to be made."
Harry Bendon is feeling pessimistic: "Absolute nadir. Clueless from DCL. This is truly relegation form. I reckon Farke has just 3 more games to sort this shower out, otherwise he will beat the Christmas turkey."
Bobbankboy says: "Relegation fodder. We are going down and we deserve to. This was much worse than Arsenal! No fight, no guts and no quality, these are the recipes for relegation. We are supposed to be Mighty Leeds United! I'm so fed up with this lot now!"
MrPastry1959 writes: "The summer acquisitions have added little to what is a good Championship team. Yes, it'll be a relegation battle all the way. Us, Wolves, Burnley? Forest will be fine. Sunderland? Much smarter than us at every level of the organisation. Farke will go, sooner or later. Like the guy, but he's lost."
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