Daniel Farke's verdict on Leeds United's 'pressure' win as Burnley are shown how it's done
Daniel Farke was delighted with how his Leeds United side manouvred their high “pressure” game against Burnley last night.
The Whites were heavy favourites taking on the already-relegated Clarets at Elland Road last night, but made relatively easy work with a 3-1 victory.
It all-but secures their Premier League safety, as they move onto 43 points.
"Massive win for us and of course the first goal in such a pressure game, against an already-relegated side, it's always tricky," Farke said.
“They're good footballers, a compact side. Always important to find a good balance, to not run into counters and to try and open them.
"You just have to ask Man City last game day, it's not easy to score goals against them.
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"It was a fantastic goal from Anton [Stach] to score the first. It was crucial not to allow any chances for them and hold the intensity in our pressing high. It was important to stay with the foot on the gas, a fantastic team goal and another hard-fought goal."You still get a bit nervous when they score, already having taken important players off with a few little injuries. It was important to bring it over the line and be on 43 points."
Despite Leeds looking safe, Farke isn’t counting his chickens just yet.
"We will just celebrate when it's mathematically done," he added.
""It's not a question I ask myself, because I don't want to stop on 43.
"We're in such good shape, delivering so many good performances. I said before the game 12 points to fight for, we have the first three under our belt and want to win the following nine."
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