Leicester City are not at risk of losing their promotion spot even if they are defeated by Leeds United, according to Daniel Farke. The top two teams in the Championship will face off on Friday, with Leeds boasting an unbeaten home record and an eight-match winning streak. Despite City’s lead in the standings potentially shrinking to six points if they lose to Leeds and Ipswich win their match, Farke remains unfazed, insisting that City’s promotion is a sure thing.
“I have never been overly concerned about the points gap to Leicester,” Farke stated. “Even if we close the gap with a win in this game, Leicester is in control of their own destiny and we cannot impact their results. They are in a strong position and I am confident they will finish in the top two.”
Farke acknowledged the significance of the upcoming game, calling it a “special” and “spotlight” match. However, he emphasized that every game presents an opportunity to earn points and improve their position in the standings.
Leeds’ impressive winning streak prompted questions about whether City is the best team in the division, but Farke insisted that such discussions should be saved for the end of the season. He praised Leicester for their consistency and expressed respect for their performance so far.
Farke’s confidence in City’s promotion was unwavering, regardless of the result against Leeds, and he remains focused on achieving their own “special amount of wins” to secure the best possible finish.
