Daniel Farke sack date comes clear as supercomputer predicts Man City vs Leeds
Daniel Farke may need a miracle against Man City if he is to keep his job at Leeds.
For the first time this season, Leeds United are in the relegation zone, and that was before their 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa.
Farke became only the fourth ever Leeds manager to lose a Premier League game at Elland Road when his side were leading at half-time.
That clash against the Villans was arguably the easiest game they have left this year, with a trip to face Man City up next, and it could get ugly.
Man City unsurprisingly predicted to romp Leeds
Leeds have won just one of their last seven games, dating back to October when they secured a 2-1 victory at home to West Ham.
Their form on the road has been dreadful, and that is something that Farke has struggled with throughout his time as a Premier League manager.
Unsurprisingly, that struggle is expected to go beyond this weekend.
Via Opta‘s supercomputer, Man City have a remarkable 78.8 per cent chance of taking all three points on Saturday, with the Whites less than 10 per cent.
It’s the lowest chance any time in the league has of winning their encounter this weekend, showcasing just how much of a nightmare it could be for Leeds at the Etihad.
Yet another defeat for Leeds would surely put the final nail in the coffin for Farke, who could be sacked as early as Sunday if the game goes as many would expect.
Leeds’ record vs Man City isn’t a shock
Man City have coasted to victory in three of their last four encounters against Leeds, though the most recent one saw the Citizens come away with a narrow 2-1 win.
Leeds’ last victory against them was back in 2021, when a Stuart Dallas brace secured all three points for the Whites against Pep Guardiola’s side.
Their last win prior to that was back in 2004, showcasing just how long the Whites actually spent outside the Premier League.
If Leeds can at least put up a fight against them, there is a chance that Farke will live to see another day at Elland Road, but a heavy defeat simply has to be the end.
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