Micah Richards is still fuming about Leeds United’s 1-0 defeat to Fulham on Saturday. The match saw Gabriel Gudmundsson score an own goal in the 94th minute, securing a win for Fulham. Richards’ frustration stems from his Fantasy Premier League team selection, where he chose Gudmundsson, expecting him to contribute defensive points. However, the own goal resulted in zero points for Richards.
The Match
- Fulham’s Win: The victory marked Fulham’s first win of the season, while Leeds extended their winless streak.
- Leeds’ Performance: Despite having 46% possession, 10 shots, and 3 shots on target, Leeds failed to score. Their expected goals (xG) were 0.79, but they couldn’t capitalize on their chances.
Micah Richards’ Reaction
- Fantasy Football Disaster: Richards described the experience as a “disaster” on The Rest Is Football podcast. “I was listening to it, and it was a clean sheet, I was thinking ‘absolutely buzzing’, and then it went to the 91st minute, I thought I’ve still got a clean sheet here… I actually threw my phone.”
- Gudmundsson’s Impact: Richards acknowledged Gudmundsson’s good form, but the own goal cost him valuable points ¹.
Gudmundsson’s Future
- Bouncing Back: Despite the mistake, Gudmundsson has been solid for Leeds, winning 51% of his defensive duels and maintaining an 80% pass accuracy. If Leeds can rectify their forward line issues, Gudmundsson’s performance is expected to improve.
- Mentality Key: Gudmundsson will need to show a strong mentality to overcome the impact of his error against Fulham ¹.
