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Mark Smith

Wed 26 November 2025 10:45, UK

Daniel Farke has lost the majority of support from Leeds United fans.

After a somewhat positive start to life back in the Premier League, it has all gone wrong, with Leeds plummeting into the relegation zone.

Farke is under severe pressure of the sack at Elland Road, with defeats against Brighton, Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa turning the screw.

But, there is one thing that is most likely saving Farke, much to the dismay of many.

Daniel Farke to survive Leeds United sack… for now

Leeds are currently 18th in the Premier League.

Despite dropping into that bottom three for the first time this season, the Whites are still only three points off Fulham, who are currently 15th.

But, with Manchester City next up for Leeds on Saturday, there is little hope of that reducing.

That is likely saving Farke, too, with Chelsea and Liverpool to follow at Elland Road at the start of December, with fans preparing for the worst.

Unlike many, I do not see the point in sacking Farke now to bring in a replacement.

Leeds are highly unlikely to get a result at the Etihad Stadium on 29 November, so why bring in a new manager to get humiliated and possibly lose trust instantly?

• Read More: Ethan Ampadu on verge of Premier League ban after Leeds vs Aston Villa incident

When could Leeds change manager?

Chelsea and Liverpool are tough games, but late kick-offs at Elland Road will mean that the home crowd will be cheering every last detail.

That could make a huge difference, especially with a new manager in charge. I have seen it many times, all the way back to Neil Warnock and that crazy win over Doncaster in LS11.

Winnable games do follow those two in West Yorkshire, too.

With Brentford away, followed by Crystal Palace coming to Elland Road for the second of three fixtures in six days for the Eagles, anything is possible.

Leeds end the year with a huge trip to AFCON-affected Sunderland, with two or three wins likely needed from this run following a poor spell.

Farke may not be in charge for this run of games, but with Man City up next, the German certainly won’t get going anywhere in the next week.

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Jacob Raw

Tue 25 November 2025 6:10, UK

Dominic Calvert-Lewin cost Leeds United a win against Aston Villa on Sunday.

Leeds were edged out 2-1 by Villa after a Morgan Rogers brace inspired a comeback that everyone inside Elland Road feared.

The 49ers may choose to sack Daniel Farke in the coming days as things don’t seem to be improving under the German head coach.

Calvert-Lewin was at the heart of one moment in particular that prevented the Whites from taking anything from the game.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin caused disallowed goal vs Aston Villa

Calvert-Lewin has truly been a terrible signing for Leeds, and perhaps the only saving grace is that he didn’t cost a penny in transfer fees.

The 49ers will surely be looking back at the signing as the worst of the summer, with the striker once again bringing attention for the wrong reasons.

• Calvert-Lewin has started seven Premier League games for Leeds
• He has an xG of 2.09, according to Sofascore
• Calvert-Lewin has only scored one time for Leeds

The Whites were trailing 2-1 in the second half before Daniel James fired the ball towards Emi Martinez in the Villa goal, hitting Calvert-Lewin’s arm on the way into the net.

While it’s not exactly clear if the ball would have gone in off a Villa defender anyway, questions have to be asked over Calvert-Lewin.

Why is the striker not throwing any other part of his body at the ball? It’s an open goal.

He lacks the crucial instinct needed to be a striker, let alone an option at this level.

Now, Farke is paying the price for the striker’s blunder.

• Read more: Daniel Farke’s Leeds United relegation boast comes back to haunt amid worrying twist

Leeds would have won if Calvert-Lewin scored

Leeds are in the relegation zone for the first time this season after results went elsewhere during game week 12.

But the Whites should only be focusing on themselves. If Calvert-Lewin managed to convert, Leeds would have won the game – I’m sure of it.

You could hear the roar from Elland Road once the ball went in, and with momentum behind Leeds, they could have staged a terrific comeback.

Instead, all the blame is on Farke, but ultimately, he should know better than to play Calvert-Lewin at this point.

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Evan Lloyd

Mon 24 November 2025 17:10, UK

Lucas Perri has been woeful since signing for Leeds United in the summer, but Daniel Farke is lacking in alternative options.

Leeds signed Perri from Lyon in a deal worth around £15.6million in the summer, with the Brazilian brought in as the number one goalkeeper.

The Whites had suffered from issues between the sticks last season, with Illan Meslier making a number of high-profile clangers.

Meslier now looks set to leave Leeds, with Farke set to leave himself with the options of Perri and Karl Darlow.

Darlow has been praised for his performances this season, after the goalkeeper stepped in to cover for Perri’s injury.

The woeful stats behind Lucas Perri’s Leeds United start

Perri conceded twice as Leeds lost to Aston Villa on Sunday, with the second goal drawing eyes for the goalkeeper’s seeming lack of movement.

As Morgan Rogers took the free-kick, the Brazilian was rooted to the spot, with the ball looping into the middle of the goal and just beside him.

Joe Hart defended Perri for the Rogers goal, however, explaining that the technique the midfielder used would have made it very difficult for the goalkeeper.

Still, it was not an attractive moment for a player who is evidently lacking in confidence for Leeds.

According to fbref, only seven goalkeepers to have made an appearance in the Premier League this season have a worse post-shot expected goals minus goals allowed (PSxG) figure than Perri.

PSxG measures how many goals an average goalkeeper would concede based on the shots they have faced, with the Leeds goalkeeper conceding 14 goals against his 12.4 PSxG faced.

Unfortunately for the Whites, one of the names who sits behind Perri on that list is that of Darlow.

And it gets worse for Farke, with Perri’s 50 per cent save percentage bettered by 19 other Premier League goalkeepers this season.

• Read more: Daniel Farke sack finally on the cards as horrific Leeds reveal emerges after loss vs Aston Villa

Leeds suffering at both ends of the pitch

On a statistical level, Leeds have not been as bad as the table may suggest this season. The Whites have scored 11 goals from a 14.9 expected goals (xG) – a number only bettered by 11 Premier League teams.

And the disparity is even greater going the other way. Six teams have conceded more than Leeds’ 16.4 expected goals against (xGA), yet Farke’s team have conceded 22.

It is difficult to say the Whites have been unlucky, however, because much of the issue stems from decisions made by the West Yorkshire club themselves.

Perri and Dominic Calvert-Lewin both arrived in the summer, with the latter opted for against better options due to his fee, or lack thereof.

Still, Farke persists with players who are not doing the job for Leeds, and sooner or later, it is going to cost him his job.

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Mark Smith

Mon 24 November 2025 8:40, UK

Ao Tanaka was left raging with Daniel Farke after his treatment in Leeds United’s defeat against Aston Villa on Sunday.

Leeds lost 2-1 against Aston Villa at Elland Road on 23 November, with Morgan Rogers’ double cancelling out Lukas Nmecha’s controversial opener.

Tanaka started on the bench, but was brought on early after Anton Stach’s injury, only to be taken off again by Farke in the second half.

Farke admitted the decision was because he was warned of a red card being close for the Japanese international, but fans didn’t buy it.

Ao Tanaka could still have been given red card

Isaac Johnson relayed quotes from Farke, in which the fourth official warned him that the referee wanted to send Tanaka off, but an earlier advantage prevented that.

Keith Hackett has now suggested that the Leeds maestro could still have been given his marching orders, simply once the move had come to an end.

“Firstly, if a player on a yellow card commits a second yellow card offence and the referee applies advantage, that is acceptable,” the ex-PGMOL chief exclusively told MOT Leeds News.

“However, once the move finishes, the referee then goes back and issues the second yellow, followed by a red.”

• Read more: Daniel Farke clearly deluded after baffling take on Leeds’ survival chances

What prevented Ao Tanaka from being sent off?

With the fourth official warning Farke, Leeds swiftly replaced Tanaka in a late push to rescue a point.

Hackett went on to admit that the warning has effectively prevented a red card from being issued, regardless of who the decision annoys.

“I can believe the scenario of this case, where the fourth official has a word in the ear of the manager if the second foul challenge was close to a second yellow card sanction,” he ended.

“The action prevents a red being applied.“

Leeds now face the nightmare fixture run of Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool, with Farke facing the sack now more than ever at Elland Road.

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Samuel Fabre

Sun 23 November 2025 10:28, UK

Willy Gnonto has had several unforgettable moments in a Leeds shirt as speculation continues to rise over his future.

Although he has scored several important goals in LS11, it now looks likely that he may leave Leeds in the January transfer window.

Gnonto underwent hernia surgery, and he hasn’t featured for Daniel Farke’s side since 13 September.

Daniel Farke has refused to give a timeline on Gonto’s return and it’s led to the impression that he may leave the Peacocks in January.

Having made 123 appearances, here are some of his best moments in a Leeds shirt.

Willy Gnonto scores dramatic late winner vs Swansea – 24 November 2024

Leeds beat Swansea City 4-3 on 24 November 2024 to send them top of the Championship after Gnonto scored a 91st-minute winner.

Having just conceded an equaliser to Florian Bianchini, the Italy international went down the other end to squeeze his shot underneath goalkeeper Lawrence Vigouroux.

Gnonto emerged as one of the key figures for Leeds’ promotion charge, and they would go on to win the title on the final day against Plymouth.

Despite the fact that it wasn’t one of his best goals, it proved to be a vital one in securing Leeds’ return to the Premier League.

Willy Gnonto scores stunning scissor kick vs Cardiff – 18 January 2023

During Leeds’ 5-2 win over Cardiff in an FA Cup third round replay clash, Gnonto arguably scored the greatest goal of his career in just 26 seconds.

Elland Road was bouncing just moments into the match after he scored a sublime scissor kick that nestled into the back of the net.

In what was potentially his best performance for Leeds, Gnonto stamped his authority on the game with a sublime strike before scoring another goal to secure their spot in the fourth round.

The 22-year-old has scored 22 goals for the Peacocks, but few players have ever managed to score an effort that was as acrobatic as Gnonto’s.

• Read more: Leeds United ready £20m Gonzalo Garcia bid as Xabi Alonso makes final call

Willy Gnonto strikes early against Man United at Old Trafford – 8 February 2023

The tricky winger burst onto the scene as a teenager for Leeds and produced several positive displays in the Premier League.

Another early goal in his catalogue came at Old Trafford, scoring after 55 seconds in Leeds’ 2-2 draw with Man United on 8 February 2023.

After playing a brilliant one-two with Patrick Bamford, Gnonto fired a brilliant low drive past David De Gea.

Despite Man United’s late comeback, it sent the Peacocks on their way to a positive draw during their relegation battle.

Gnonto will always be remembered fondly if he leaves Leeds, and he has been part of several magical moments since his arrival in September 2022.

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Mark Smith

Fri 21 November 2025 8:05, UK

Leeds United and Crystal Palace are battling it out to sign Raheem Sterling.

Sterling is wanted by Leeds and Palace in January, with Chelsea said to be happy to subsidise some of his wages to make an exit from Stamford Bridge possible.

Daniel Farke is under severe pressure of the sack with Leeds just above the relegation zone, so the 49ers Enterprises may risk it with their spending in January.

Despite that, MOT Leeds News have learned that Sterling is currently more likely to sign for Crystal Palace.

What is the reason behind Raheem Sterling’s transfer preference?

Sources with close knowledge of the finances behind a possible deal have told MOT Leeds News that Sterling would currently prefer to stay in London.

If that were to happen, Palace would be the natural next step in his career.

With the winger well-known to be on £325,000-a-week at Stamford Bridge, Leeds would need to blow their wage bill apart to seal Sterling’s signature.

Farke is under huge pressure at Leeds ahead of January, so any early plans could be derailed by his possible sacking beforehand.

• Read more: Ex-Leeds director sends one-word message to Liam Cooper after he signs for Sheffield Wednesday

The 30-year-old is yet to play any minutes this season after being exiled by Enzo Maresca, despite Pep Guardiola loving Sterling from their time working together.

Leeds United already in Crystal Palace drama

Leeds are yet to play the Eagles in the Premier League this season.

Originally pushed back to 21 December for Sky Sports, the Premier League have granted a request from Palace to move the Elland Road showdown back to 20 December.

Leeds were fine with that, with Crystal Palace playing in the Conference League on the Thursday, before going to Arsenal in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals on 23 December.

Sterling will not be involved ahead of January anyway, but he could feature in the return fixture at Selhurst Park, which is currently scheduled for the middle of March.

All will depend on his destination after the winter window, with a headline deal in the making.

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Mark Smith

Thu 20 November 2025 18:10, UK

Leeds United have recently been sensationally linked with a January move to rescue Raheem Sterling from Chelsea.

Leeds are said to want to offer Sterling a route out of Stamford Bridge, and Chelsea could even subsidise some of his wages to make it happen.

With PSR said to be an issue at Elland Road already, this one feels unlikely without severe help.

Leeds are currently struggling in the Premier League, and welcome Aston Villa and Chelsea to Elland Road in their next three fixtures, with Manchester City away in between.

While Sterling may not be involved, there are many stumbling blocks to the move.

Raheem Sterling would blow Leeds wage bill apart

Dan Plumley has insisted that it would be a massive risk for Leeds and the 49ers Enterprises to even attempt to sign Sterling.

The football finance expert admits that the Whites would need to blow up their wage bill at Elland Road for the England international, even if Chelsea helps them out.

“That’s a big stretch for Leeds, I’d say,” Plumley exclusively told MOT Leeds News.

“It would blow their wage bill up even if his reported wage is correct, and Chelsea even covers half.

“It’s a big risk for Leeds financially.”

According to BBC Sport, Sterling is still earning £325,000-a-week at Stamford Bridge after signing a new long-term contract back in 2022.

£50million was spent to bring him to London from Manchester City, and after a failed loan spell at Arsenal last season, another move is wanted.

• Read more: Daniel Farke set for career first in Leeds United vs Aston Villa amid sack update

What is Raheem Sterling’s record vs Leeds United?

Despite playing against Leeds six times in his career, Sterling has not enjoyed the best of records.

His best singular record is against Bournemouth, scoring 12 goals and adding four assists in 18 appearances for Chelsea and Man City.

So, what would Daniel Farke need to be wary of?

In all honesty, not much, as Sterling has quickly lost his spark from only four years ago when he was one of Manchester City’s and England’s finest.

The winger has one goal and one assist against the Whites in his career, despite playing 499 minutes against them, the latter coming in Leeds’ FA Cup defeat at Stamford Bridge a couple of years ago.

Either way, it looks very unlikely, if not impossible, that this happens.

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Evan Shaw

Wed 19 November 2025 19:10, UK

Leeds United have been backed to finally seal the signing of Manor Solomon by former Tottenham scout Bryan King.

The Israeli international was a crucial part of Daniel Farke’s promotion-winning team in the Championship last term, and his career has stalled in recent months following the end of his loan spell. 

Leeds chased Solomon’s signature for large parts of the summer transfer window, only for Spurs to ultimately opt to loan him out to Villarreal.

Things haven’t gone to plan for the winger during his time in La Liga so far, and that will have everyone at Elland Road on red alert ahead of the winter window.

Manor Solomon to be sold by Tottenham in January

Solomon quickly became a huge fan favourite at Leeds, but he has been completely starved of football so far this term.

The 26-year-old has started just once for Villarreal in league action, despite having a goal and an assist to his name from his four appearances.

The situation now appears to have come to a head, with Solomon understood to have asked Tottenham to recall him in January, according to El Periodico Mediterraneo.

Ex-Spurs scout Bryan King – speaking exclusively to MOT Leeds News – believes that a recall would result in the wideman being sold permanently, and he has backed Leeds to be his next destination.

“If he isn’t going to stay at Villarreal, then I could certainly see him being sold in January,” King said.

“He definitely won’t get a game for Tottenham, there’s three or four people in front of him in his position.

“He did well at Leeds; he was a key part of their team that got promoted. I would have thought he’d be a very good option for Leeds. They haven’t exactly set the Premier League alight, and it looks as though they need more options.”

• Read More: This is why Leeds United opted against signing Manor Solomon in summer window

Leeds need to speak to Manor Solomon’s camp as soon as possible

Leeds looked a likely destination for Solomon in the summer, but as deadline day drew closer, more and more potential suitors emerged for him.

Crystal Palace were linked with a last-minute loan move, and interest from elsewhere in the Premier League has already arisen ahead of January.

As per El Periodico Mediterraneo’s report, West Ham have already lodged an enquiry to Spurs about the winger’s availability, should they choose to recall him.

With that in mind, if Leeds are to have any hope of securing a sensational reunion, then they simply must contact Solomon’s camp and seek assurances that he would be open to a return.

They will have to act quickly if they want to bring him in, and Farke may seriously value the addition of a player who knows what it takes to succeed in LS11.

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Mark Smith

Tue 18 November 2025 17:00, UK

Leeds United may have missed their window to sack Daniel Farke.

Farke is under serious pressure at Elland Road, but looks to have been given a lifeline by the 49ers Enterprises, despite growing unrest from fans.

Leeds fell to heavy defeats against Brighton and Nottingham Forest before the final international break of the year, which opened up an opportunity for change.

That hasn’t happened, and Farke looks set to take charge of the Whites in huge games against Aston Villa, Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool.

Farke isn’t safe for the rest of the year, though.

When could Daniel Farke be sacked?

Dan Plumley has shared that an international break is usually the time clubs would choose to change managers, to avoid overpaying.

The football finance expert admitted that Farke could still be sacked ahead of the January transfer window, but that would make it tight for new signings and other decisions at Elland Road.

“It gives you a window,” Plumley exclusively told MOT Leeds News.

“Obviously, they are in a two-week break from fixtures, and then you’re into a busy Christmas period, and we know they pile up.

“Sometimes you look at managerial changes, and if they’re going to happen, they’re in and around the earlier part of the season, or they could pull the trigger around Christmas, with the particular view on the January window, and can you do something quickly?

“Again, you’re up against it there as January is always a tight window, so it’s those kinds of timings that clubs are looking at.

“Of course, clubs can still sack managers on any day, but ultimately, if you are looking at doing it, the international break gives you a window and January is always a pinch point.”

• Read more: Patrick Bamford is set to be reunited with former Leeds star very soon

This is how much Daniel Farke sack could be worth

Plumley has previously shared that it could be worth £60million to sack Farke.

Leeds dropping into the Championship again would see them instantly lose that in revenue terms, with television money and annual payments shrinking overnight.

Is Farke the man to keep Leeds in the Premier League? The majority are saying no.

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Josh Edwards

Mon 17 November 2025 17:44, UK

Leeds are still keen on signing Kobbie Mainoo under one condition, MOT Leeds News understands.

Leeds signed 10 new players in the summer window, though a lot of their targets slipped through the net either as a result of a lack of PSR room or developments on the selling side of the deal.

Mainoo was linked with a move to Leeds. However, Man United were unwilling to sanction an exit for the English midfielder.

That interest has resurfaced ahead of the January transfer window, with the Whites still keen on a deal.

Kobbie Mainoo is not a priority for Leeds

Leeds have struggled massively in an attacking sense this season, and as a result, that is the area of the pitch they will be looking to reinforce first.

Franculino Dju has been linked with a move to Elland Road, as has Harry Wilson, as Daniel Farke looks to find the remedy to their concerns.

Only then will Leeds pursue a deal for Mainoo, sources have told MOT Leeds News.

The 20-year-old has been limited to just 138 minutes of Premier League action this season, with eight appearances across all competitions.

It’s clear that he isn’t in Ruben Amorim’s plans going forward, with all signs pointing towards a January exit for Mainoo, with Leeds set to keep an eye on future developments at Old Trafford.

• Read more: Ao Tanaka has every right to be frustrated amid latest Leeds United reveal

Ethan Ampadu would be replaced by Kobbie Mainoo

Ethan Ampadu has struggled since returning to the Premier League, despite being a regular in Farke’s starting 11.

Last year, he featured regularly as a centre back, but has been utilised in his standard midfield role this season.

Mainoo’s arrival would almost certainly displace him from the team, with Anton Stach and Sean Longstaff impressing for Leeds.

Relegation is a real possibility for Leeds this season, and if they fail to make the right decisions in the winter window, that possibility will almost certainly turn into reality.

As things stand, prioritising a move for Mainoo would be the wrong decision, though if the Whites can address their other concerns, it would be a good signing.

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