Daniel Farke emphasized “is only three points” after his Leeds team came from behind to defeat Sheffield United 3-1 and extend the superiority of their championship to five points.
The whites were following 1-0 to the 72nd minute after his goal Illan Meslier, but Junior Firpo, Ao Tanaka and Joel Piroe hit to return the game late.
It came a week after double the late Pascal Struijk helped Leeds overcome Sunderland in Elland Road.
With 12 games left to play this season, Farke’s team is in the seat ahead of their next challenge at West Brom on Saturday 1 March, Live On Sky Sports.
FARKE: Just three points – anything can happen in the last few weeks
Led manager Daniel wake up:
“For the first 25 minutes, they were in the best side. They invested so much in their physical production and they also stared more in duels and deserved to be in the lead.
“We were a little very nervous at first, then from the 25th minute, we started playing football, then we prevailed and won more and more control of the game. In the end, in a narrow game, deserved to equalize and also won this game, But it was difficult today against a good opponent.
“We need a little luck in the crucial moments today, but nevertheless, the result was perfect.
“When you win against the high parties in this championship, it is good for faith and for the whole mood, but it is only three points.
“Not a lot has changed, just a less game – a really hard game less – but if we stop getting points now, we won’t end up in the position we want to end, so we have to continue.
“We are happy tonight, but we stay humble, we stay grounded and also disciplined, not overdoing anything.
“Everything can happen in recent weeks and also, when there are one or two more injuries or you lose momentum, you won’t end in the position where you have to end up, but I have to say, so far, so good and We have to use this even more and we want to continue. “
James in the ‘incredible’ victory
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Sheffield United’s defender Jack Robinson was Adamant Daniel James Dived after Leeds was denied a penalty scream
Led Midfield Daniel James:
“It was unbelievable. The first 20 minutes they came out of the traps and we didn’t come out as fast as we should.
“They took the goal and we knew it would be difficult from there. But it was to dig. We knew we had goals in the team, it was just to get it first.
“As soon as he got inside, I thought we just had to continue and try to get the winner. They then threw troops forward and so we got the third.
“We always knew that tonight was a massive game for them and for us. We need five pure points from them. But there is still a long time to go before the end of the season.
“Sheffield United still have to play Burnley. Even one point tonight we would still have left the league.
“They really put it in the first half, but we knew we would have to start and take it forward, and we got our chances of the second half.
“I’m just trying to start every game and for me it’s about the aggressive. They close the right side down a little more today and tried to double.
“So it’s just about trying to create things when I can. I will always take chances at the end of the game when teams get tired, then you just have to be ruthless and get your rewards at the end of the game.”
The goals of the return
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Junior Firpo of Leeds enabled a head with head to equalize
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Leeds have left it late again as Ao Tanaka headed to the back post to send the end to wild celebrations
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Joel Piroe Strike Outside Box Seal Leeds United
Firpo: We never stopped trusting
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Junior Firpo and Joel Piroe discuss how important all three points are in their promotion race
Leeds’ Junior Firpo:
“We have never stopped to believe. We started a little slowly today and accepted the goal, but we have a good condition as a team, and we have the options from the benchs that can change the game and continue to continue.
“The goals just came out of nothing and we are really happy.
“There are a lot of games still playing. Five points is a good distance, but as you say the way we’re going to games, we’re at the top of everything.
“This team is really strong and has a lot of confidence of ourselves and we will continue to continue.”
Piroe: After we got one, we knew we would get another
Joel Piroe i Leeds:
“Faith was there from the beginning, we said it in half time.
“At the moment we mark one, we will be able to mark the second, it doesn’t matter what minute it is.
“We will simply continue to go and win as many games as possible.”
‘Felt like we were looking at the selected champions’
Sky Sports News’ My thornton:
“Daniel Farke stayed at Gantry TV for a few minutes on the full -time whistle to enjoy the celebrations.
“This felt extremely important, another late show against their nearest rivals.
“It felt like we were looking at the chosen champions.
“Sheffield United played their role, but as Sunderland found last week, Leeds match for 90-plus minutes is not easy.
“This was a frightening Yorkshire derby and Chris Wilder’s men deserve a big loan. But Leeds will stop, and in tonight’s rehearsals, there is a good chance of both sides to play the Premier League football season next. ”
Dallas: Leeds should support this victory
First Led Midfield Stuart Dallas:
“To be right with Daniel (James), after working with him he will be quiet there. They have been in this situation before.
“We know the points they got last year and they lost the promotion.
“He will know it’s a big victory and he will enjoy it. She just scores another game. They come thick and fast.
“They’ve got another in an early Saturday kick, a hard game against West Brom. If they pass it will be in a really good position but winning a game like that doesn’t mean nothing if don’t want ‘t return it’.
