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Sheffield United vs Leeds United: Daniel Farke’s revolving ever closer to the big prize

Daniel Farke has said many times that he joined Leeds United to win promotion, not the Nobel Peace Prize.

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The LeaguePaper Team
23 February 2025

By Chris Dunlavy

SHEFFIELD UTD v LEEDS UTD
Monday February 24, Kick-Off: 8pm

MODEL OF CONSISTENCY: Ethan Ampadu has been hugely impressive for Leeds United, either at centre-back or in midfield
PICTURE: PA Images

Daniel Farke has said many times that he joined Leeds United to win promotion, not the Nobel Peace Prize.
It is a tongue-in-cheek reference to the embarrassment of riches the German has at his disposal, and his insistence that keeping benched players happy is secondary to winning football matches.
Leeds have done plenty of that recently, with Monday’s dramatic comeback victo...

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