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Daniel Farke has just broken two records at Leeds United that even Scott Parker would be proud of

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Daniel Farke has seriously proven the doubters wrong at Leeds United, and despite a little stumble, the Whites seem to be back on track.

The winning formula has continued as Leeds beat Millwall 2-0 on Wednesday night, bringing back a strong feeling of Leeds’ chances of gaining promotion.

Fans did have mixed opinions on Farke staying this season, but it’s proven to be the right choice.

This doesn’t look good for the 49ers, who said Farke’s Leeds future was in doubt, as the German has guided Leeds to a record-breaking season in the Championship.

Well, the Whites manager continues his ways as another two records have been broken.

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Daniel Farke breaks more records at Leeds United after Millwall win

Despite a little setback against Portsmouth, Leeds look well on their way to now achieving promotion back to the top-flight.

Position Team Played MP Won W Drawn D Lost L For GF Against GA Diff GD Points Pts
1 LeedsLeeds37 23 10 4 74 23 51 79
2 Sheff UtdSheffield Utd37 24 7 6 52 28 24 77
3 BurnleyBurnley37 20 15 2 50 11 39 75
4 SunderlandSunderland37 19 12 6 55 34 21 69

There are still nine crucial games of the season to go, but this will be Leeds’ best chance on paper, with Farke’s side facing seven bottom-half clubs, with Bristol City and Middlesbrough the only challengers for promotion.

It won’t be long until Leeds are back playing with QPR awaiting them on Saturday, but Farke should give praise himself with the little time he has to rest.

This comes especially after Farke breaks yet another few club records.

Leeds have kept 21 clean sheets after 37 league matches of a single season for the first time in the club’s history, and as well as this, the Whites have conceded the fewest goals with 23 after 37 league matches of a single season in the club’s history.

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Scott Parker will be proud of Leeds’ record but Farke deserves more credit

Scott Parker and Burnley have made the headlines this season with their extraordinary defensive record.

Leeds did have the lowest Championship xG showing how Farke’s defence has been as much of an unstoppable force as Burnley’s.

Parker’s side might outclass the Whites in conceding 12 fewer goals, but Leeds have not had a single ounce of praise regarding their defensive capabilities as opposed to Burnley, who have been hailed consistently.

This becomes more apparent when Leeds’ clean sheet tally of 21 is only five fewer than Burnley, as Farke’s defence have been extremely underrated this campaign.