In a thrilling match on Tuesday night, Leeds United secured their sixth Championship win of the season against Watford, propelling them into second place behind Sunderland on games won.
Despite having equal points, goal difference, goals scored, and goals against as Sunderland, Leeds find themselves in second place. The Black Cats hold onto the top spot with more wins under their belt.
Daniel Farke’s side had to rely on some luck at times during the game, but ultimately they deserved the victory in their 11th match of the season. Largie Ramazani and Brenden Aaronson netted the crucial goals for Leeds, with Kwadwo Baah scoring one for Watford in the second half. Simon Grayson was present at the game.
Grayson expressed his thoughts on Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier, acknowledging Meslier’s impressive six clean sheets in 11 games but also highlighting concerns over his distribution skills. Despite occasional nerves, Grayson praised Meslier as a talented goalkeeper overall.
At just 24 years old, Meslier has already amassed an impressive 186 appearances for Leeds, showcasing his reliability at the Championship level. While he may have his critics, Meslier’s capabilities were on display during the match as he made crucial saves to preserve Leeds’ lead.
Despite the occasional blunder, Meslier’s performance against Watford highlighted his importance to Leeds’ success this season. As vice-captain, Meslier is poised to play a key role in the team’s journey forward, proving himself as a top-class option in the Championship.
