Championship

FARKE JOY AS RUTTER LEADS WHITES BLITZ

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The LeaguePaper Team
24 September 2023

By Andy Hunter

LEEDS UNITED 3
Piroe 67, Byram 70, Anthony 89

WATFORD 0

STAR MAN
GEORGINIO RUTTER Leeds

DANIELFarke saluted striker Georginio Rutter after he set up the goals that propelled Leeds to victory over Watford at Elland Road.
Second-half strikes from Joel Piroe, Sam Byram and Jaidon Anthony earned Leeds the deserved points.
Piroe gave Leeds the lead midway through the second half as he volleyed home to finish off a fine move by Farke’s side.
Byram capped his return to the side as he headed in from a corner and Anthony’s late goal moved Leeds up to fift...

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