The win over Wolves at Molineux was not simply three points, but it was proof that Leeds United can do it in the Premier League without the advantage of Elland Road.
Following the win over Everton, Leeds had failed to score in three Premier League games, conceding six and picking up a solitary point. The feel-good factor had gone, with Leeds failing to sign some attackers.
Daniel Farke called for more signings and he got none, despite attempts to lure Facundo Buonanotte and Harry Wilson to Elland Road. It left Leeds fans and probably Farke, fearing the squad lacked creativity.
Those fears were misplaced on Saturday, as Leeds compounded the misery on Wolves by coming from 1-0 down to win 3-1. New signings Anton Stach, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Noah Okafor all scored goals.
Calvert-Lewin thinks Leeds rumours are over after Wolves win
A big win for Leeds, that saw Farke’s side sit in the top half of the table at full-time. Leeds sit in eleventh place at the time of writing, ahead of Sunday’s Premier League fixtures. A solid first five matches.
Seven points from five, and suddenly, four goals instead of one. Calvert-Lewin spoke to LUTV after his first goal, which came in just his second start. He feels rumours over a lack of attacking quality are over.
“Really enjoyed it [scoring goal]. A great day at the office. To win in the manner in which we did, getting on the scoresheet, I feel we put those ‘we don’t have enough threat on the pitch’ rumours to bed.”
Calvert-Lewin’s stats for Leeds in win against Wolves
Interestingly, Calvert-Lewin, Stach and Okafor broke a Leeds record on Saturday. It is the first time in the history of the club that three players have scored their first goals in the same game, as they did yesterday.
There has been plenty of talk about Calvert-Lewin. His fitness, Calvert-Lewin rejecting a move to Turkey with Fenerbahce, whether he would be a good signing and his wages. On Saturday, he proved his worth.
Calvert-Lewin’s stats for Leeds in win over Wolves:
- 7.6 FotMob rating, 92 minutes played
- XG: 0.12, three touches in opposition box
- 36 touches, 11/15 successful passes (73%)
- Four defensive contributions, two recoveries, one clearance
- Seven duels won, 12 lost (against a back three)
Not just his goal, but his ability to run the channels and get Leeds up the pitch. Calvert-Lewin lasted the entire 90 before coming off in injury time for Lukas Nmecha, more proof that the striker can stay fit.
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