'Convinced': Daniel Farke makes huge Leeds United promotion claim that will get Burnley fans talking

Burnley’s promotion rivals suffered a late blow earlier today when they conceded deep into stoppage-time to draw 2-2 at home with Swansea City.

While Farke’s side remain second in the table, the Clarets are now level on points with them following their thoroughly deserved 1-0 victory against Bristol City.

Sheffield United, meanwhile, now lead the way, two points ahead of the pair.

Leeds, who have now won just one of their last five games, were booed off by sections of the Elland Road crowd.

In response to the latest setback, Farke provided a somewhat uncharacteristic assertion about his side’s promotion chances.

"We'll try everything to make sure the lads have the best chance to make the last step," he said. "I'm 100 per cent convinced we will play in the Premier League next season.

"From Tuesday we concentrate on the upcoming week and I'm pretty confident with this mentality that we have also shown today, there is definitely, definitely a lot to cheer about come May, hopefully soon in May, and if not, then late in May. But I'm pretty sure we'll have something to celebrate together with our supporters."

After today’s game, Farke was asked how he can reassure his players they won’t suffer a repeat of last season, where they missed out on automatic promotion on 90 points.

"It's a different group, I don't have to convince anyone," he said. "It's a completely different scenario.

"We were not one time leading from the front or the others had to chase. Right now it's different, we were already in the leading role and let's say we would win our last games we would finish in the top two.

"They [Burnley and Sheffield United] still play against each other. There's never a guarantee for success. We've gone many steps. Right now is the final step and it's always the most difficult. I was in this situation before and I know how tricky it is but I know what is necessary to bring it over the line."