Leeds United players Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Ethan Ampadu
Dominic Calvert-Lewin was in top form as he scored his 10th goal of the campaign in an impressive 3-1 win over Nottingham Forest, putting Leeds United nine points clear of the bottom three.
Calvert-Lewin expressed his hunger to build on a crucial milestone after his inventive goal helped Leeds United to a vital 3-1 victory over Nottingham Forest.
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The striker’s chested finish in a dominant Elland Road performance marked a significant personal achievement in a season where his form has been pivotal.
Calvert-Lewin reflects on hitting double-digit Premier League goals
Speaking to Sky Sports after the match, Calvert-Lewin reflected on the all-round team display that secured three massive points. “Everything came together. An all-round performance from the team. We had good discipline and managed the game well,” he said.
Acknowledging the challenging conditions and the physical battle, he added, “We knew we would have to have our tin hats on at times, and we did. We battled well and won the game.”
The striker’s clever finish from Ilia Gruev’s cross in the second half was his 10th Premier League goal of the campaign, a milestone he has been striving to reach. “Yeah, it’s big, I’ve not done it for a while, so it’s something I’ve been striving for since the last time I did it,” Calvert-Lewin admitted.
Eight of the forward’s goals have come since the start of December, the most of any player in the Premier League in that period.
Despite the satisfaction of reaching this mark, the England international’s focus is firmly on continuing his prolific run. “It’s just another one to add to the tally, and I’m hungry for more,” he stated. “When you go into any season, double figures is what you’ve got to aim for as a number nine in this league. Double figures and above. It’s nice to hit that milestone, but I’m hungry for more.”
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Calvert-Lewin hits 10 Premier League goals for the third time in his career
For a striker of Calvert-Lewin’s talents, some may be surprised to hear that this is just the third time the Englishman has hit the 10-goal mark in the Premier League.
It is a feat that has not been achieved by Calvert-Lewin since the 2020/21 campaign, where he netted on 16 occasions for Everton, the best goalscoring season of his career to date.
The other time Calvert-Lewin has hit double digits for Premier League goals was the 2019/20 season, where he scored 13 times.
With 13 games left of United’s season, the towering forward still has plenty of time to add to his tally, with his goals being a pivotal part as to why Leeds continue to avoid being a part of the bottom three.
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