Leeds United and Burnley are currently sitting in the top two spots in the Championship table. Leeds’ 1-0 win over Middlesbrough, combined with Burnley’s draw at Derby County and Sheffield United’s loss to Millwall, has seen Daniel Farke’s side jump from third to first place.
Burnley, meanwhile, are on an impressive 28-game unbeaten streak in the Championship. Scott Parker, who was previously linked with the Leeds United job, has done a remarkable job this season, with his side conceding just 12 goals and keeping 28 clean sheets.
Both Parker and Farke are on course for their third promotions from the Championship this season. However, ahead of the next round of fixtures, Parker has broken his usual self-focused character by expressing frustration with the fixture schedule. Burnley play Norwich City on Friday night, while Leeds United and Sheffield United play on Saturday.
Parker has bemoaned the fact that his side play on the Friday, suggesting that it gives Leeds United and Sheffield United an advantage. This is a departure from his usual approach, where he focuses solely on Burnley and doesn’t pay attention to their promotion rivals.
It’s possible that the pressure of the promotion race is starting to get to Parker, particularly after Daniel Farke’s confident comments about Leeds United’s chances last week. While Parker typically responds to such comments by saying he has no interest, his recent remarks suggest that he may be starting to feel the heat.
