Championship

Stoke City 0-2 Leeds United: Joel Piroe brace takes Whites to the top

DANIEL Farke has challenged Leeds United to “keep going” when they head to Pride Park to take on Derby County after climbing to the top with victory over Stoke City.

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The LeaguePaper Team
29 December 2024

STOKE CITY 0

Piroe 42, 63
LEEDS UNITED 2
By Daniel Etchells
DANIEL Farke has challenged Leeds United to “keep going” when they head to Pride Park to take on Derby County after climbing to the top with victory over Stoke City.
Leading marksman Joel Piroe scored either side of half-time to move the Whites above Sheffield United at the summit on goal difference.
Leeds are in pole position with 23 out of 46 matches played and Farke is keen to see his side make the most of the opportunity they have given themselves at the midway point of the campaign.
“They’re on a really good run,” he said.
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