Leeds’ impressive year-long unbeaten streak at Elland Road finally came to a halt as Tottenham secured a 2-1 victory in the early Saturday kickoff. Despite the defeat, Leeds put on a positive performance that softened the blow for fans.
Daniel Farke’s team missed several chances to avoid the loss, as Dominic Calvert-Lewin continued to struggle to find the back of the net. The match between Farke and Thomas Frank was not without controversy, with Noah Okafor’s equalizer causing a stir among spectators.
Andy Gray criticized Karl Darlow’s performance in goal, claiming he could have done better on Mathys Tel’s deflected shot that ended up in the net. Leeds limited Tottenham to a low xG rating, but two deflected goals ultimately cost them the match.
Leeds showed promise on the field but failed to capitalize on their opportunities. The goalkeeper competition between Darlow and Lucas Perri continues, with Perri hoping to regain his spot after recovering from an injury. Darlow currently has the edge with a higher save percentage, but Perri is eager to prove himself once again.
