The two Burnley players who Daniel Farke was spotted embracing after Leeds United draw — Leeds United News 27/1/25
Dan Murphy
Daniel Farke was spotted embracing two Burnley players
following the 0-0 draw with Leeds United on Monday.
A top of the table Championship clash that promised to be a
firework factory ended up keepings its powder dry as Leeds United and Burnley
played out a tepid goalless draw at Turf Moor.
The dull affair didn’t even produce a shot on target until
the 88th minute when Dan James stung the palms of James Trafford and, though
Leeds were the better side, they couldn’t breakdown a resolute defence.
Daniel Farke was pleased with the away point, which ensures
his side remains alone at the top and keeps a three-point advantage on the
Clarets.
After the game, the manager was spotted reuniting with two
of his former players.
After the game, Farke made his way to the rammed away end to
give the customary applause to the travelling Leeds faithful.
However, he also found time to say hello with two of his
former players in Connor Roberts and Jaidon Anthony.
According to journalist Beren Cross, the German ‘warmly
embraced’ the pair after the stalemate.
Ahead of the game, Farke made it clear that if Leeds
couldn’t win the game then they needed to ensure they didn’t lose it. His
stance didn’t change at full-time as he was satisfied with the point.
Speaking to Sky Sports, he said: “Good result for us. Good
point on the road. Good defensive behaviour.
“Difficult game. Two of the best sides in the league. Bad
weather. They are on a massive unbeaten run. A game of little mistakes. Both
teams without crucial mistakes and chances.”
Jon Newsome says if Leeds United should have been awarded a
penalty against Burnley
Will Butcher
Leeds United and Burnley played out a dismal 0-0 draw in the
pouring rain in Lancashire on Monday night in a result that suits both sides in
the race for automatic promotion.
Daniel Farke’s side remained top of the league after
Sheffield United and Sunderland dropped points on the weekend. Leeds could have
lost the match and remained top, while Burnley were still in third place.
Burnley needed to win the game more than Leeds if Scott
Parker’s men are to go and secure automatic promotion. But it was a stalemate,
only one shot on target and that came in the final few minutes.
Dan James crashing an effort at James Trafford’s goal, only
for the former Manchester City goalkeeper to tip the ball over the bar. But
Leeds could have had a penalty on other night, for a foul on Sam Byram.
Just before the 40th minute, James cut inside and played a
gorgeous, outside-of-the-foot ball over the top in the path of an on-rushing
Byram. But the defender was bumped into the ground in the box.
Jaidon Anthony the guilty party, as the former Leeds loanee
struggled to keep up with Byram. There were some half-hearted appeals but
referee Josh Smith said no penalty – and pundit Jon Newsome agrees.