Richard Keys has Andy Gray in stiches over unprompted Leeds United swipe
Leeds United can take another huge step towards the Championship title if they beat Bristol City on Monday.
If the Elland Road club beat the Robins and seal their fifth consecutive win, they will leapfrog Burnley into top spot with one game to go.
Daniel Farke’s men have already sealed promotion to the Premier League alongside Burnley, thanks to their 6-0 win over Stoke City on Easter Monday.
With just two games left, Leeds will now push to secure their first silverware since winning the Championship title in 2020.
Richard Keys fires dig at Leeds over Farke speculation
Even though the West Yorkshire giants have secured Premier League football for next season, Farke’s position in the Elland Road dugout is under pressure.
When discussing Ange Postecoglou’s situation at Tottenham, Richard Keys aimed an unprompted dig at Leeds live on beIN SPORTS (28 April).
“He doesn’t like answering questions, Daniel [Levy], does he?” Keys asked. “What he did the week of the EFL Cup final in sacking Mourinho -that was mind-boggling.
“I’ve never known anything like that… unless you’re Leeds and you sack your manager on your way back to the Premier League.”
Keys’ comments caused Andy Gray and John Obi Mikel to laugh in the studio.
Farke could bolster chances of remaining at Leeds by winning title
If Leeds sack Farke even though he has guided the Elland Road club back to the Premier League, it would be a tough decision for the 48-year-old to take.
| Opponent | Result |
| Middlesbrough (A) | 0-1 W |
| Preston (H) | 2-1 W |
| Oxford (A) | 0-1 W |
| Stoke (H) | 6-0 W |
The German deserves plenty of credit for guiding the Whites back to the top flight at the second time of asking after suffering a defeat in last season’s Championship playoff final.
But while his position in the Leeds dugout has been brought into question, perhaps Farke can bolster his chances of leading the West Yorkshire club in the Premier League next season by clinching the second-tier title.
He previously won two Championship titles with Norwich, and subsequently struggled in the Premier League with the Canaries, which has caused anxiety among Leeds owners, 49ers Enterprises.
However, the Elland Road giants have more resources than Norwich and should be able to support Farke with strong funds in the summer transfer window.
Leeds could go on to regret it if they sack Farke and go on to struggle in the Premier League next season.