Leeds fans are turning on Daniel Farke.
Not only has the German endured six defeats in his last seven Premier League outings, but it is the manner in which these results occurred that frustrates Leeds supporters.
The 49-year-old rarely adjusts his tactics during games, with his lack of proactivity made worse by the opposition manager often making key changes. That was evidenced on Sunday as Unai Emery introduced Donyell Malen and Ian Maatsen at the interval, and went on to win 2-1 having trailed 1-0.
The pressure is mounting on Daniel Farke… should Leeds United sack him?⌛
During that defeat, Leeds fans chanted “make a sub” at Daniel Farke – and the numbers emphatically justify their frustration.
Leeds United would be 19th on six points if only the second half counted
Leeds are starting games well enough, but the second half is where points are won and lost in the Premier League. Worryingly, if only the second half was taken into account, Leeds would be 19th on just six points.
2025/26 Premier League results for Leeds if only second half goals counted
- Leeds 0-2 Aston Villa
- Brighton 2-0 Leeds
- Nottingham Forest 2-0 Leeds
- Leeds 0-1 West Ham
- Burnley 1-0 Leeds
- Leeds 0-1 Tottenham
- Leeds 1-1 Bournemouth
- Wolves 0-0 Leeds
- Fulham 1-0 Leeds
- Leeds 0-0 Newcastle
- Arsenal 3-0 Leeds
- Leeds 1-0 Everton
Mixed messages involving Daniel Farke after the Aston Villa loss…
As you can see, Leeds would only have one win and three draws from 12 outings based on the final 45 minutes of games this season – evidence that Farke is poor at building on a strong first half, and also lacking when it comes to reacting to changes from his opposition manager.
Leeds were excellent in the opening 45 minutes against Aston Villa, and have often impressed before the interval this season in fairness.
However, crucial points are being lost in the second half, and that has to change immediately if Farke is going to keep his job.
Unai Emery humiliated Daniel Farke after Leeds United 1-2 Aston Villa and his words have to spark action
If chants from Leeds fans are not enough to spark Farke into tactical proactivity, what Unai Emery said on Sunday definitely should.
The Spaniard noticed Leeds were growing tired, saying: “We started the match poorly, we didn’t get the rhythm we wanted. We didn’t play to our game plan. In the second half, I think they were getting tired.”
Unai Emery said Leeds looked tired:
It is painstakingly obvious that Leeds are going to become tired if Farke fails to keep the team fresh during matches with substitutions.
Emery took full advantage of that with Malen and Maatsen, providing other coaches with a blueprint of how easy it can be to outwit Farke.
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