The highlights reel for Leeds United’s ‘goal of the month’ for October was short \u2013 two tap-ins and a header. It did not get the pulse racing.<\/b><\/p>\n
Although there were only three games last month, a pattern is starting to emerge: Leeds’ attack, in its current form, is not good enough.<\/p>\n
This topsy-turvy start to the season has seen decent performances against Spurs and Burnley end in losses; while a worryingly poor outing against West Ham resulted in a win.<\/p>\n
Our recent form hit rock-bottom away at Brighton last weekend.<\/p>\n
When United don’t create chances they look a division apart from the rest of the Premier League. When they do create chances their inefficiency in front of goal has frustrated.<\/p>\n
And the easier games are gone. Leeds’ upcoming fixtures are mired with potential losses. <\/p>\n
Forest away looks the easiest of a resurgent Villa, followed by games against Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool.<\/p>\n
Brentford away is tricky \u2013 Leeds don’t travel well to London; then comes FA Cup holders Palace, Sunderland away \u2013 a nightmare, then Liverpool, Manchester United and Newcastle at St. James’ Park.<\/p>\n
It is not inconceivable Leeds could go without another victory until maybe January 17 when they play Fulham at home \u2013 no game is a guaranteed win, but that fixture looks easier.<\/p>\n
But Leeds will need to find victories from somewhere.<\/p>\n
This is a test, not just for the playing side, but also for the owners 49ers Enterprises. Their ponderous acquisition of Rangers in the summer hasn’t started well, with the sacking of Russell Martin after only four months in charge.<\/p>\n
If Leeds go on a run of defeats over this tricky Christmas period, will they sack or back Daniel Farke in January?<\/p>\n
This crunch period will be the biggest test so far for Farke and the 49ers; and how they handle it will define Leeds’ season.<\/p>\n
Find more from Adonis Storr at The Roaring Peacock, external<\/a><\/p>\n