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Aheed Abrar

Sun 8 March 2026 17:19, UK

Jimmy Savile chants were heard at Elland Road as Leeds United face Norwich City in the FA Cup on Sunday.

Philippe Clement’s team have travelled to LS11 on 8 March, but even before a ball was kicked, some supporters were involved in inappropriate behaviour.

YEP journalist Graham Smyth called the actions of some fans “absolutely depressing” on X, and one must keep in mind the survivors of Savile’s abuse before taking part in such things.

Daniel Farke is in the stands at Elland Road after accepting a one-match touchline ban for his red card against Manchester City in the Premier League, and while his focus will be on beating the Canaries, the chats before kick-off will surely leave the FA with some questions to answer.

Daniel Farke surely gives Leeds United player lifeline vs Norwich City

Farke has made several changes to the Leeds team and has clearly switched to a 4-2-3-1 formation against Norwich.

Ethan Ampadu partners Jaka Bijol in the backline, with Sebastiaan Bornauw and Gabriel Gudmundsson as the full-backs.

Sean Longstaff and Ao Tanaka are in the middle of the park, with Daniel James, Joel Piroe and Willy Gnonto supporting Lukas Nmecha up front.

The German manager has certainly given some of the players an opportunity to prove themselves, with one in particular given a lifeline.

Perri has become the backup goalkeeper at Elland Road, but the Brazilian shot-stopper may have an opportunity to displace Karl Darlow as the West Yorkshire outfit’s number one with an impressive display against the Canaries.

Sean Longstaff gives Daniel Farke a no-brainer decision

Sean Longstaff, 28, has struggled for game time at Leeds since returning from injury, but his goal against Norwich will give Farke something to think about.

The former Newcastle United midfielder must be wondering why he hasn’t played ahead of Ilia Gruev in recent Premier League matches, with the Bulgarian international in poor form.

It looks like the Whites will have enough in their starting lineup to get past Clement’s team in the FA Cup, and the focus will shift to the English top flight immediately after.

Longstaff has done enough in the opening 45 minutes to keep his place in the team for the upcoming matches as Farke looks to avoid relegation.