A huge fresh blow for struggling rivals has changed Leeds United’s position.
Leeds United’s superb comeback draw at Chelsea has been accompanied by a huge fresh blow for new struggling rivals and a big West Ham twist for a double Whites boost.
Daniel Farke’s Whites looked to be heading for an 11th defeat of the season as they trailed 2-0 at Tuesday night’s hosts Chelsea but Leeds produced an amazing comeback to take a point through a 2-2 draw.
Fifth-bottom Leeds began the night level on points with Tottenham Hotspur who sat directly above them but Spurs suffered another defeat as their hosting of Newcastle United ended in a 2-1 loss, allowing the Whites to leapfrog them in the table.
Farke’s side have consequently jumped up to 15th place and the night ended with one final huge twist and heartbreak for fellow key rivals West Ham.
The third-bottom Irons took on Manchester United at the London Stadium in an 8.15pm kick-off and a 50th-minute strike from Tomas Soucek had the Hammers on course for a 1-0 victory heading deep into second half stoppage time.
A win would have cut the gap to Leeds down to four points but the Red Devils equalised in the 96th minute as Benjamin Sesko applied a brilliant finish to a Bryan Mbeumo cross to seal a 1-1 draw.
Continue Reading