Latest Premier League news as Leeds United ease Daniel Farke pressure amid sack claim – The Mirror
Catch all the latest news in the Premier League, including reaction to Leeds United’s win over Chelsea, Oliver Glasner on his Crystal Palace side, Donyell Malen on Aston Villa, and Scott Parker on his job security
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Leeds United secured a crucial 3-1 victory against Chelsea, lifting them out of the relegation zone. Defender Jaka Bijol, who scored the first goal, believes the team has significantly more quality and positive energy to demonstrate throughout the remainder of the season.
Despite the win, Bijol emphasised that Leeds must now focus on achieving consistency in their results. He stressed the importance of carrying the momentum from the Chelsea victory into their upcoming match against Liverpool on Saturday, while the win eased some pressure on Daniel Farke, amid recent sacking calls.
Crystal Palace secured a 1-0 away victory against Burnley, but manager Oliver Glasner noted they had to ‘grind out’ the result. This less-than-fluid performance was attributed to the demands of their schedule, which now includes the club’s first season of European football.
Glasner acknowledged the difficulty for his players in maintaining peak performance while juggling a demanding match schedule for the first time. He suggested that teams involved in European competitions can struggle domestically, referencing Chelsea’s unexpected loss to Leeds on the same night. Meanwhile, he has also questioned the club’s summer recruitment, which saw them act late in the market.
Burnley manager Scott Parker insisted his position is secure despite the team suffering five consecutive Premier League defeats. He characterised his relationship with chairman Alan Pace as “rock solid,” stating that this stability helps him focus on his job.
Parker believes the solution to Burnley’s struggles, particularly their lack of goal-scoring despite creating chances, is relentless hard work. He stressed the need for stability and falling back on persistent effort on the training pitch to overcome their current “bump”.
Donyell Malen praised Aston Villa’s “character” after they staged a remarkable 4-3 comeback win against Brighton. The victory, which saw Villa recover from a two-goal deficit, continued their excellent run of form, pushing them up to third in the table. The Midlands outfit take on Arsenal next up, which could push them into an unexpected title conversation.
