Daniel Farke has heaped praises on Leeds United after they took a massive step towards safety with a 3-1 win over Burnley in Friday night’s Premier League clash.
The Whites extended their unbeaten run in the league to six games and clinched a third league win during this period as they moved further away from the drop zone and closer to retaining their top-flight status ahead of next season.
They are now up to 43 points on the standings, a tally that has been enough to keep teams in the top-flight over the past few years.
Speaking after the encounter, Farke praised his boys performance and hard work as they moved closer to sealing survival.
“The three points are massive for us. I’m really proud of my boys for delivering in a crunch time period – also with the additional load of important cup games, we had to play a long away win at West Ham, one game at Wembley”, Farke said.
“A few players had some problems, but to deliver 10 points out of the last four games in a nervy period, as a newly-promoted side, is second to none. Of course, it was a massive step for us tonight.
“When I walked in to Elland Road, it was a different scenario. Everyone was divided. But I said on my first day that this club is always at its best when, as the name says, Leeds [is] United. From owner, to chairman, to every board and staff member who works in the stadium, we need a big togetherness”, the Leeds United boss added.
“The job is not done yet. We will celebrate properly when it’s mathematically done. But 43 points is good.”
Leeds United now have only three games remaining this season, with matches against Tottenham Hotspur, Brighton and West Ham United to come.
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