Leeds United
Leeds United have had a great past couple of weeks in their season. After the defeat to Arsenal, there was some anxiety about the club’s league position.
But the Whites then bounced back in a big way, beating relegation rivals Nottingham Forest. The team then followed it up with a huge result away from home to Chelsea. Leeds came back from two goals down to leave Stamford Bridge with a point.
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This past weekend saw the club progress to the fifth round of the FA Cup after their win against Birmingham City.
Eddie Gray speaks on Leeds United FA Cup run
The game against the Championship side was not straightforward – it took extra time and penalties before Leeds got their result. When asked if the club can go all the way, former player Eddie Gray says it all depends on Daniel Farke.
“I was at the game, Farke made six [changes] but he played a lot of experienced players,” Gray said on the No Tippy Tappy Football podcast.
“We never went into it looking as though we were understrength. They made a few changes but we got there in the end.
“It’s always up to the manager. He knows the situation within the football club, he works with the players every day, he knows the strengths and weaknesses of the squad. For supporters, they’d all want to be in the hat [for the fifth round].
“We’ve got a strong squad. The manager has got to balance that and do what he thinks is right for the team. Most managers will always put a side out they think can win the game and get into the next round.”
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Daniel Farke can achieve something great this season
Despite a shaky start to this season, Daniel Farke can end the campaign on a high. The Whites are in 15th place on the table and have some daylight between themselves and the relegation zone. With 12 games to go, Leeds look poised to beat the drop, but must make sure not to make mistakes in the rest of the games available. Farke could give fans something to look forward to if they are able to beat Norwich City in the next round and get to the quarterfinals.