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Image source, Getty ImagesA response. How Leeds needed one. Not only did Daniel Farke's side suffer a 5-0 drubbing at the hands of Arsenal last week, they crashed out of the Carabao Cup in a penalty shootout defeat against Championship side Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough.
You suspect Farke was glad to be back at Elland Road.
Leeds are going to have to find a way to pick up results on the road this season, but Farke's team will always have a chance on home soil, particularly with these fans behind them.
It is far from a coincidence that Leeds have not lost on their own turf in nearly a year. Though the overwhelming majority of these games have, obviously, been contested in the Championship, few top-flight sides will relish the trip to Elland Road.
Having dispatched Everton here on the opening weekend, Farke called on the club's "12th man" to "please stick with us" in his programme notes before the visit of Newcastle - and they did so from the off.
A rousing rendition of Marching on Together set the tone and Leeds players did not show Newcastle undue respect.
Nothing typified that spirt quite like a crunching tackle from Sean Longstaff on former team-mate Bruno Guimaraes, which was roared enthusiastically by the home support.
Leeds battled throughout, limiting Newcastle to just a couple of efforts on target, and the visitors finished strongly following the introduction of substitutes Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Jack Harrison.
In truth, Leeds looked the likelier side to win the game late on, only for Nick Pope to deny Calvert-Lewin.
Farke 'happy' with how competitive Leeds were
Daniel Farke spoke to BBC Match of the Day after Leeds' draw against Newcastle: "I am happy with our home games. We played one of the best sides in the United Kingdom and we have dominated. It was a pretty competitive game.
"We had the best chance of the game and I am pretty happy with how competitive we were today. This is exactly how a newly promoted side has to approach a game. Rock-solid defending and don't give any chances away."
On Sean Longstaff: "We could feel when he joined us in pre-season that he had full confidence and was in full rhythm. He is a top player and I am delighted with his performance today."
"Today was clear that we are a strong pressing find and we kept the ball under pressure. We showed a good physical performance. It is not like the Championship so playing against bigger sides, you have to adapt to what is needed."
"I want to win every game but out of our fixtures so far, it is a pretty good spot to be in. We want to stay in this league but it is a long road and we have to keep going."
"We want to add more quality up front to be competitive in every game. There are 38 games so we do need more help up front.
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Sean Longstaff, Ilia Gruev and Lukas Nmecha are the only survivors from Leeds United's Carabao Cup defeat against Sheffield Wednesday as manager Daniel Farke reverts to a more familiar line-up
Farke rotated his side at Hillsborough on Tuesday night only to watch the visitors suffer a penalty shootout loss.
New signing James Justin is named among the substitutes.
Leeds XI: Perri, Bogle, Rodon, Struijk, Gudmundsson, Longstaff, Gruev, Stach, James, Nmecha, Gnonto
Subs: Darlow, Justin, Bornauw, Bijol, Harrison, Aaronson, Okafor, Piroe, Calvert-Lewin.
Newcastle United midfielder Jacob Ramsey has been handed his full debut as the visitors make four changes.
The summer signing comes in for Joelinton, who misses out with a groin injury, while William Osula makes his first Premier League start for the club in place of the suspended Anthony Gordon.
Sven Botman comes into what looks like a back five while Jacob Murphy starts ahead of Anthony Elanga.
Newcastle XI: Pope, Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn, Livramento, Guimaraes, Tonali, Ramsey, Murphy, Osula
Subs: Ramsdale, Hall, Lascelles, Thiaw, Krafth, Barnes, Willock, Miley, Elanga
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Newcastle were phenomenal against Liverpool. But my worry for them is this: Sandro Tonali and Joelinton both went off injured last match and those two in midfield are an absolute force. I don't know what taking them out will do to the team.
Leeds lost 5-0 to Arsenal. They were thumped. Well beaten. But are they going to be a different proposition at Elland Road? They played with such great intensity in their opening game against Everton.
There should be an asterisk for this one, really. If Tonali and Joelinton are fit, which I don't think will be, then Newcastle should win. But this has put me in a really vulnerable position as the BBC predictions expert - I don't have all the data!
With Anthony Gordon also suspended, I'm going for a draw, purely based on the fact that Newcastle won't have any players.
Sutton's prediction: 1-1
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Leeds, who have gone almost a year since losing a league fixture at home, host a Newcastle side still awaiting their first win of the season. BBC Sport takes a look at some of the key themes before Saturday's game.
The newly promoted Whites marked their top-flight return with a 1-0 home victory against Everton but since then have suffered a 5-0 defeat at Arsenal and a surprise loss on penalties to Sheffield Wednesday.
Tuesday's EFL Cup exit at a half-empty Hillsborough was all the more surprising given the unique circumstances surrounding the tie. Many home supporters boycotted the game to show their anger at owner Dejphon Chansiri, while the Owls fielded an inexperienced team with an average age of just 21.
Leeds boss Daniel Farke picked a side with seven internationals and admitted he was "embarrassed" by the result, albeit his priority is clearly staying in the Premier League rather than cup runs.
The German, who made nine changes in midweek, will target a return to winning ways at Elland Road. Leeds have not lost there in the league since 14 September last year, a run of 21 games - a record currently bettered by only two sides in the top four tiers of English football.
Now could prove a good time to face Newcastle given the visitors' lack of forwards. Eddie Howe's team are still without the unsettled Alexander Isak, Anthony Gordon is starting a three-match ban and a deal for Stuttgart's Nick Woltemade was not finalised in time for Saturday.
But, Isak aside, there can be no doubting the commitment of the players currently at the club following Monday's thriller against Liverpool, in which the 10-man Magpies came back from two goals down before succumbing to Rio Ngumoha's injury-time winner.
Skipper Bruno Guimaraes headed his side's first goal in that game and set the tone with an all-action display. He wrote in the matchday programme that playing for the club still "makes me as proud as it did on my first day", adding "my children are Geordies and it's a privilege to be captain of this club and to wear the black and white shirt".
The fired-up Brazilian led by example against the Premier League champions, running a kilometre further than any player from either side and also leading the way in terms of duels contested, possession won and passes played in the final third.
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Image source, Getty ImagesLeeds now do not expect to sign Brighton winger Facundo Buonanotte, amid reports he will join Chelsea on a season-long loan deal., external
The Whites, and other clubs including Lyon, had been pushing to bring in the two-cap Argentina international.
And the Elland Road side had looked favourites to sign the 20-year-old because of Brighton's preference for a loan within the Premier League, with world governing body Fifa limiting all clubs to six overseas temporary moves.
Buonanotte is capable of playing as a number 10 or on the right wing and spent last season with Leicester City.
The team on Don't Go To Bed Just Yet look to Newcastle after two results Leeds United would rather forget.
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Image source, Getty ImagesFollowing the news that striker Patrick Bamford has left Leeds by mutual consent after seven years with the club, we asked for your views on the decision.
Here are some of your comments:
John: Sad to see Paddy leave. Always thought he was a positive influence around the club and his hold up play was a big advantage. Injuries and aging mean the time is right to go, but I think it could have been handled better. Hope he finds a good club and has a few good, injury-free seasons. Will always be fondly remembered by me and many supporters.
Dan: It's an absolute heartbreaker for Bamford and us as a club. We all know he's had a lot of injury problems over the past couple of seasons, but a fit and healthy Bamford is a proven goalscorer in the Premier League. I think most Leeds fans were wishing we could have called on him on Tuesday night against Sheffield Wednesday. Think this is a mistake by Daniel Farke.
Apple: When Bamford was fit he was an excellent acquisition for Leeds, unfortunately his fitness became so unreliable he just became a millstone. I will always remember his volley against Peterborough in the 2024 FA Cup.
Paul: Wish him well. Served the club well and, in my opinion, let go too soon. Scored some memorable goals. Only time will tell if Farke has made the right choices.
Stewey: Paddy Bamford is a legend at Leeds, no wonder he feels "raw", but progress has to be made! He was a major player in previous promotions, and will be fondly remembered. Good Luck Paddy B.
Mike: I think that Bamford will be fondly remembered by the majority of Leeds fans and he deserves to be. He was a very good Championship striker and an average Premier League one. While his finishing was often suspect and he lacked genuine pace, you couldn't fault his work rate. I doubt that many people (including Bamford) expected him to win an England cap. Overall, he did a good job when we needed it to eventually escape from lower league mediocrity and I wish him well for the future.
Leeds United manager Daniel Farke was keen to put Tuesday's embarrassing Carabao Cup exit to Sheffield Wednesday's kids behind him (even though the club's supporters were relishing in the Schadenfreude of rivals Manchester United's bigger headline grabbing misfortune at Grimsby Town 24 hours later).
The narrative from Farke heading into the visit of what could be a depleted Newcastle United was to insist that the absence of captain Ethan Ampadu, fellow midfielder Ao Tanaka (both MCL) and a major doubt over winger Noah Okafor (groin) were equally damaging to him as Anthony Gordon's suspension and the possibility of injuries ruling out Joelinton and Sandro Tonali were for Eddie Howe.
The loan exits of both defender Isaac Schmidt and winger Largie Ramazani were officially confirmed after Farke spoke about the latter's talent but how his skill set is not best suited to a side which will not control possession in the final third in the Premier League like it did in the Championship.
Inevitably the focus switched to how realistic was it for Farke to expect the two attacking players he wants to arrive by close of business on Monday. He said "It makes no sense right now that I give you a percentage".
Several hours later with unwanted striker Patrick Bamford's departure confirmed - his contract terminated by mutual consent - supporters were clamouring for some positive news on incomings. It came with the re-ignition of a loan move for Brighton's Facundo Buonanotte, who Leeds had feared may be lost to a Champions League club this summer. The Argentina international is expected to be the club's 11th summer acquisition and is understood to qualify as homegrown status for Brighton come January. Win-win you might say. Farke could certainly do with one on Saturday after a difficult week.
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Leeds United boss Daniel Farke has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Newcastle at Elland Road (17:30 BST).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
New signing Noak Okafor is Daniel Farke's only "major doubt" for the visit of the Magpies with a groin problem, while Ethan Ampadu and Ao Tanaka have already been ruled out with respective MCL issues.
Reflecting on Tuesday's Carabao Cup exit at Sheffield Wednesday, Farke said: "Disappointed at the cup result but on the way back from Sheffield we were already thinking about Newcastle."
On the Magpies and their 3-2 defeat against Liverpool on Monday: "They were the better side with 11 and 10 men and also when they lost Joelinton and Tonali. They have a few problems due to [Alexander] Isak and the injury situation but overall Eddie Howe has done an incredible job. I like a lot what he does. He delivers with consistency and has improved the squad."
Farke said the club are still targeting forwards before the end of the transfer window on Monday: "We are always open and transparent with what we are doing. We wanted to strengthen all areas. We make no secret that to the last day of the window we will look to strengthen our offence a bit more."
Farke also confirmed Largie Ramazani and Isaac Schmidt have "been allowed to travel" to talk with other clubs over moves away which are "not confirmed yet but we expect this to happen". Reports suggest Ramazani will join Valencia on loan while Schmidt is set to permanently join Werder Bremen, external.
He added "doesn't expect there to be more outgoings" but he "can never rule anything out".
On Dominic Calvert-Lewin who made his debut on Tuesday: "Everyone wishes for a dream start. Football is not dreamland. I was quite pleased. 40 minutes under his belt. You can see him growing day-to-day. We build up his fitness and and resilience against injuries. I like it that he showed straight away his instinct to be where a striker should be. I wouldn't judge it in anyway negative that he missed the chances."
On new signing James Justin: "We had honest talks that it's not easy for him because he has good competition but this is what you need. He can play right back and left back. He can add goals and assists and also defend. We are pretty pleased."
Image source, Getty ImagesWho will lead the line for Leeds United this season is a "tricky" subject for Kaisier Chiefs bassist Simon Rix, who told BBC Radio Leeds' Don't Go To Bed Just Yet podcast how it affected the team's defeat against Arsenal last weekend.
"There are a lot of questions around that," Rix said.
"I don't know if we're going to sign another striker, maybe we will, but there's still a lot of strikers hanging around considering Patrick Bamford hasn't actually gone anywhere yet. It's a tricky one.
"We need goals but I don't know. I think that it was tough for Joel Piroe against Arsenal and I did see that Lukas Nmecha had as many touches as Piroe did in half the amount of time because he was leading that line and holding the ball up. But for me, it wasn't the right team for Arsenal and I don't think he [Daniel Farke] got the tactics right.
"It was a kind of a complete breakdown but then I think - it was against one of the best sides in the league so maybe whatever he does is the wrong thing and no matter what he does we can't cope with it but, I think Piroe was a weird choice against Arsenal – he doesn't do what we need him to do."
Image source, Getty Images"Embarrassing", "awful" and " one of the worst performances and results that the club has suffered in a cup competition for a long time".
That was the damning verdict of Leeds's insipid Carabao Cup exit at troubled Sheffield Wednesday on Tuesday from the Don't Go To Bed Just Yet panel.
Daniel Farke's team followed up their 5-0 defeat at Arsenal with a 1-1 draw and subsequent defeat on penalties at the Championship side who fielded a youthful team, with an average age of 21, including four 20-year-olds and five teenagers.
"It has to be up there with one of the worst performances and results that the club has suffered in a cup competition for a long time," BBC Radio Leeds' Jonny Buchan said.
"The gulf in perceived class was players with a value of £106m starting the game versus not even the first choice youth team at Sheffield Wednesday because many of them have been sold. It is a huge, huge upset."
"It is right up there with some of Leeds' most embarrassing defeats," added BBC Radio Leeds reporter Adam Pope.
"The only player on that Wednesday team anyone has probably ever heard of was Jamal Lowe. The rest were pretty much teenagers. They made 10 changes, played mainly kids, scored a worldie, and went through on penalties.
"They only had eight players on the bench. The club is in disarray. Hillsborough is a mess. Everything is wrong about that club at the moment.
"Leeds rock up with debutants trying to prove something - some big-name players.
"You look at the stats and they have all the possession, all the play, but you cannot take any positives out of that game because ultimately they failed to beat a weak academy side. It was like a training game.
"There is just nothting to commend it. It was embarassing. There is not getting around it - it was awful."
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Image source, Getty ImagesSam Greenwood has left Leeds United to join Polish side Pogon Szczecin for an undisclosed fee.
The 23-year-old midfielder joined Leeds from Arsenal in the summer of 2020 and made 35 senior appearances for the Whites.
Greenwood spent 2024-25 out on loan at Preston North End, following a season-long loan at Middlesbrough.
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It has been a tough week for Leeds United fans.
A heavy loss in their first away game of the season at Arsenal followed by an embarrassing defeat by a young Sheffield Wednesday side in the Carabao Cup second round.
Jonny Buchan, Adam Pope and Simon Rix give their views on a difficult few days.
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Image source, Getty ImagesWe asked for your views on Tuesday night's EFL Cup match between Leeds and Sheffield Wednesday.
Here are some of your comments:
Mark: This was the most insipid and uninspiring display of Farke's tenure. Sheffield Wednesday were well organised, committed and limited. Leeds lacked purpose, pace and ideas. Early days but I cannot yet see how our 10 new signings have improved last year's team. I'm hoping it's not quantity over quality. Well done to Wednesday.
Chris: A chance to put the horrors of Saturday behind us and for new faces to push for a start against Newcastle but another horrible display must give grave concerns, even this early in the season.
Kieran: At the end of the day Leeds just weren't good enough. Calvert-Lewin couldn't finish his chances. Karl Darlow had that own goal and our penalties weren't brilliant. But I'm not that bothered about a cup we were never going to win. Just put everything into the league now and focus on avoiding relegation.
Andrew: This result has just proven how wrong our recruitment strategy has been this summer. Have we learned nothing from our last stint in the Premier League? Buying cheap European options that have zero Premier League experience will not result in safety.
Image source, Getty ImagesLeeds boss Daniel Farke spoke to BBC Radio Leeds after Tuesday's night's EFL Cup exit: "It hurts because we were the favourite today, we are playing in the Premier League against a team in the Championship. I wouldn't say its an unbelievable result because as as newly promoted side to the Premier League, it's not like we've played in that league for the last 30 years. I think we were the better side but all that matters is the goals."
On the youth of the Sheffield Wednesday squad: "They're professional footballers, it's not like we played against a youth team. But they did rest some of their more experienced players. We have to take all the criticism. There are so many shocks and surprises in this competition and it was just one of those days. Congratulations to Sheffield. We feel embarrassed as a Premier League side to not go through in a game like this, you just can say sorry."
On the positives from this match: "After a loss here, I don't want to take any positives. Important minutes for Sebastiaan Bornauw, Jaka Bijol, Dominic Calvert-Lewin. I feel a bit for them. Dominic needs the minutes desperately and on a normal day I'd say he scores two goals but I can't be critical with him because he's had such a long break and he's back in training. We had a way better second half, we played like I wanted us to play but sadly we conceded."
On the seriousness of Ao Tanaka's injury: "It's an MCL injury so he'll be out for a few weeks. It's difficult at the moment to say when exactly he can return. It definitely won't be before the international break. It's quite similar injury to Ethan Ampadu's. Two of our key midfielders are out but that's football. We have to get on with it."
On the rest of the transfer window: "We will see. We definitely want to do a bit more, I think it's fair to say our attack wasn't at the top level today, which we were aware of. I'm happy with the signing of James Justin. I think our defensive and midfield positions are all sorted but it's no secret we would like to add some quality to our attack."
Image source, Getty ImagesLeeds boss Daniel Farke, speaking to Sky Sports after his side's Carabao Cup exit: "Congratulations to Sheffield Wednesday.
"A Premier League side is the favourite and the Championship side is more or less the underdog. It was just this type of football game where we had more than 85% possession.
"Somehow they managed to be one time in our box, and somehow they have scored. Yes, we have simply missed too many chances.
"I have never seen Joel Piroe miss a penalty, but he is the first one that goes and misses. It happens sometimes in football. Sometimes this type of game is written in the stars.
"They're all professional football players and it is not like we played an under-21 side. We were the favourite today, there is no doubt about it, but this happens quite often in a cup game."
On Dominic Calvert-Lewin missing chances and his penalty: "Three chances he had in the game. I am happy he has the chances as he shows his instinct again. For him it is like a little pre-season. He desperately needed minutes today to build up his fitness."
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