Daniel Farke emphasized “it's only three points” when his Leeds side came from behind to beat Sheffield United 3-1 and their championship led to five points.
The whites were 1-0 behind until the 72nd minute after Illan Meslier's own goal, but Junior Firpo, Ao Tanaka and Joel Piroe turned the game.
It came a week after the late double from Pascal Struijk Leeds helped Sunderland to overcome Elland Road.
With 12 games to play this season, Farke's silk is on the Rijsteel prior to their next challenge at home at West Brom on Saturday 1 March, live on Sky Sports Football.
Farke: they are just three points – everything can happen in the last few weeks
Leeds Manager Daniel Farke:
“The first 25 minutes they were by far the better side. They invested so much in their physical output and they were also more involved in the duels and they deserved to be in the lead.
“We were a bit too nervous in the beginning, and from minute 25 we started playing with football, then we dominated and we got more and more control over the game. In the end, in a tight game, it was earned that we were right And also won this game, but it was tough today against a good opponent.
“Today we needed a bit of luck on the decisive moments, but the outcome was perfect.
“If you win against top edges in this competition, it is good for trust and for the entire mood, but they are only three points.
“Not too much has changed, only one game less – a really difficult game less – but if we now stop winning points, we will not end up in the position we want to finish, so we have to continue.
“We are happy tonight, but we remain humble, remain grounded and also disciplined, do not overdo anything.
“Everything can happen in the last few weeks and also, when there are one or two injuries or you will lose, you won't end up in the position where you have to finish, but I have to say so far, so good and we still have to do this use and want to continue. “
James on 'incredible' victory
Leeds -Midfielder Daniel James:
“It was incredible. The first 20 minutes they came out of the trap and we didn't get out of fast enough.
“They got the goal, and we knew it would be difficult from there. But it was about digging it in. We knew we had goals in the team, it was about getting that first.
“Once it went in, I thought we just had to continue and try to get the winner. They then threw bodies forward and so we got the third.
“We always knew that tonight was a huge game for them and for us. It takes us five points free. But there is still a long time to go before the end of the season.
“Sheffield United still has to play Burnley. Even a point tonight we still loved the competition.
“They really put it on us on the first half, but we knew we had to kick and take it to the attackers, and we took our chances on the second half.
“I just try to kick every game and for me it's about being aggressive. They close a little more today and tried to double it.
“So it's about making things when I can. I will always get opportunities at the end of the game when teams get tired, then you just have to be ruthless and get your rewards at the end of the game.”
The comeback goals
Firpo: We never stopped believing
Leeds' Junior Firpo:
“We never stopped believing. We started a bit slow today and admitted the goal, but as a team we have top fitness, and we have options from the bank that can change the game and we continue to the end.
“The goals just came out of nowhere and we are really happy.
“There are still many games to play. Five points are a good distance, but as you say how we go in the games, we are on top of everything.
“This team is really strong and has a lot of self -confidence and we will continue.”
Piroe: Once we had one, we knew we would get another one
Leeds' Joel Piroe:
“The conviction was there from the start, we said it during the break.
“The moment we score one, we can also score the second, no matter how minute it is.
“We will just continue and win as many games as possible.”
'It felt like we were watching the chosen champions'
Sky Sports News' Tim Thornton:
“Daniel Farke stayed on the TV portal for a few minutes on the full-time whistle to enjoy the parties.
“This felt extremely important, another late show against their close rivals.
“It felt like we were watching the chosen champions.
“Sheffield United played their role, but as Sunderland found, matching Leeds for 90 minutes is not easy.
“This was a great Yorkshire Derby and the men of Chris Wilder earn a lot of honor. But Leeds will stop, and on the proof tonight there is a good chance that both parties could play Premier League football next season.”
Dallas: Leeds must support this victory
Former Leeds -Midfielder Stuart Dallas:
“To be honest for Daniel [James]After he has worked with him, he will be calm there. They have been in this situation earlier.
“We know the points they received last year and they missed promotion.
“He will know that it is a huge victory and he will enjoy it. It just ticks out a different game. They come fat and fast.
“They have one in an early kick -off on Saturday, a tough match against West Brom. If they come through, they will be in a really good position, but winning a game like this means nothing if you don't have it it Are it back. “
Comments