Leeds United fans will have left Elland Road on Saturday, feeling a mixture of both positivity and frustration as they watched Daniel Farke’s side outplay Bournemouth – but only secure a point.
Ahead of the game, Leeds came into the game fearing the worst. They faced a Bournemouth side that has made a brilliant start to the season, sitting in fourth place before the start of the sixth game weekend.
Bournemouth went in front, but Leeds deserved to come from behind and lead, and ultimately look as if they were going to win. Antoine Semenyo’s free kick, cancelled out by Joe Rodon and Sean Longstaff.
But Eli Junior Kroupi volleyed home an injury-time equaliser. Heartbreaking for Leeds fans, and not the first time Leeds have conceded a goal in the final moments. Micah Richards said Leeds deserved to win.
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Six games into the Premier League season, The Whites have picked up eight points. Before the start of the season, Daniel Farke made it clear that the aim was to average a point a game during the 2025-26 season.
Well, Leeds are above that curve as things stand. Had they not conceded late at Fulham and then again on Saturday, they’d have 11 points and currently sit in sixth position. Richards praised Leeds on MOTD.
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Richards said Leeds have learned from Southampton’s mistakes last season: “Home form is going to be key and that is why Daniel Farke will be kicking himself today. They deserved to win. It’s the way you play.
“Being more pragmatic and playing on transition is the better way to play, to stay in the Premier League. We’ve seen it before, with Southampton, trying to play out and getting picked off. Good signs so far.”
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Alan Shearer compares Leeds and Sunderland’s strength
Leeds picked up a good result at home to Bournemouth, but Sunderland’s stunning start under gaffer Regis Le Bris goes from strength to strength. A quite incredible 1-0 win away at Nottingham Forest.
Sunderland’s work in the window, twinned with their home support and Le Bris’ management, is doing wonders for the Black Cats. Shearer believes Leeds and Sunderland’s home support will prove crucial.
“I think with the home fans that Leeds and Sunderland have got, it is always going to be difficult for teams to go there,” Shearer told Richards and presenter Kelly Cates, after Richards gave his analysis.
Next up for Leeds is the welcome of Tottenham next Saturday at Elland Road, who failed to beat Wolves at home. Thomas Frank’s side will be difficult to face, but will come into the game after playing in Europe.