'Poetry in motion': Daniel Farke hails foursome Leeds United as Watford rival makes bold claim about relentless Championship leaders — Yorkshire Post 12/2/25
By Leon Wobschall
DANIEL FARKE hailed leaders Leeds' United's "top
level" forwards after the emphatic Championship 4-0 win at Watford
increased their lead at the summit to five points.
Daniel James scored twice, with Manor Solomon and Joel Piroe
also on target as Farke's side's unbeaten run extended to an outstanding league
matches.
It was a third successive win in the league, with Leeds
having scored 13 goals in those matches and conceded none in a relentless and
powerhouse run of form.
Boss Farke, whose side host rivals Sunderland next Monday
night, said: "We were excellent on the counter-attack and the way we
scored the goals. I'm pretty happy with the scoreline and the clean sheet.
"The fourth goal was poetry in motion I would say. The
individual performance of the players up front was of the top level.
"All the topics that were important for this game we
have delivered. The way we scored the goals was fantastic.
"We know we have good momentum and a great shape but we
have to use it and keep going. We need to stay awake and need a little bit of
luck in hopefully not getting injuries to key players."
Farke, who twice led Norwich to promotion to the Premier
League as champions, praised James for his improved goal output after hitting
double figures.
He said: "There was always criticism of his end product
but he was always open to improve.
"He brought himself into such a good shape that he can
now play with confidence. His work ethic is crucial and is why he is delivering
what he has delivered."
The result - a fifth straight home loss with Watford still
having won just once since Boxing Day - also increased the pressure on head
coach Tom Cleverley.
Braadford-born Cleverley commented: "They punished us
heavily and that comes with pace and quality. They smelled blood and really
went for the kill.