It should have been so much more, but once again this season, Leeds United have produced a display in which they have deserved more than the end result. A 2-1 loss to Tottenham.
As Daniel Farke said after the game, all the metrics proved it. They proved that Leeds had a better XG, far better than Tottenham’s. Possession, territory, chances created, shots on goal, Leeds dominated stats.
But stats don’t equate to points all the time, and while Wayne Rooney says Daniel Farke will be delighted with his side’s performance against one of the Premier League’s Champions League sides, it is still a loss.
It is not the first time the result didn’t match the stats for Leeds. Fulham should have been a draw, and Leeds should have beaten Bournemouth, but for late goals. Leeds arguably could have beaten Newcastle.
Photo by Mike Morese/MI News/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesGuglielmo Vicario shares first impressions of Leeds United
With Leeds having been in the Championship for the past two seasons, it saw a raft of Tottenham players face Leeds for the first time. It also saw Archie Gray return to Elland Road for the first time since his exit.
Guglielmo Vicario joined Spurs in 2023, a couple of months after Leeds were relegated on the final day of the 22-23 season, ironically against Spurs at Elland Road. He gave his first impressions on Instagram.
Vicario posted on Instagram, having denied Leeds on a few occasions during Tottenham’s 2-1 win: “Leeds away, never easy. But we come back with the 3 points. A big shout to the traveling fans.”
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Vicario was excellent on the day, making a brilliant save low down to his left to deny Dominic Calvert-Lewin early in the second half. Had Calvert-Lewin scored, it would have put Leeds into the lead.
Vicario might have done better with Brenden Aaronson’s shot to prevent Noah Okafor from scoring, but his late one-handed save to prevent Joel Piroe from opening his Premier League account was superb.
Leeds are next in action after the October international break, when The Whites go to Turf Moor to take on Burnley in what is a crucial encounter. Then, Leeds return to Elland Road to take on West Ham.