Leeds United notched their 20th Championship victory of the season in their 32nd match, along with keeping their 20th clean sheet in the League, by dominating Watford 4-0 at Vicarage Road.
Goals from Dan James, Manor Solomon, and Joel Piroe ensured a comfortable win for Leeds against The Hornets. Tom Cleverley even praised Leeds, comparing them to a mid-table Premier League team.
With a five-point lead over Sheffield United and an eight-point lead over Burnley, Leeds are in a great position for promotion. The two closest rivals play their postponed games tonight, facing Middlesbrough and Hull at home.
Despite the impressive victory, Leeds manager Daniel Farke was not completely satisfied. Farke criticized Joel Piroe for his performance and suggested that Ao Tanaka should score more goals.
Farke also emphasized that the job is far from done and discussed Leeds’ low possession stats in the game, which bothered him. With just 39% possession, Farke expressed his desire for more control and dominance in matches.
Leeds have the advantage over promotion rivals due to their six-day rest before facing Sunderland, while Sheffield United and Burnley play on Wednesday. This extra recovery time could prove crucial in the tight race for promotion.
