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After two consecutive seasons in the Championship, Daniel Farke's Leeds United will now look to build on back-to-back seasons in the top-flight. On the Don't Go To Bed Just Yet podcast, Jonny Buchan, Adam Pope and Kaiser Chiefs' bassist Simon Rix praised Farke's efforts in avoiding relegation. During the campaign, highlights included Leeds enjoying their first league win over Manchester United since September 2002 (1-0), while it was their first away from home victory against the Red Devils since February 1981.
It will take "three long-fought seasons" before Leeds can "truly operate like an established Premier League side", chairman Paraag Marathe has said. The club statement comes just 10 days after Whites boss Daniel Farke said he is "not the right choice" to remain in charge if the club failed to match his ambition in the summer, after achieving survival and an impressive 14th-place finish on the Leed's return to the top flight. "While this year brought memorable highs and difficult moments, Daniel and the squad delivered a special campaign," he said.
Tottenham Hotspur's hierarchy didn't put in an end of season message in Sunday's match programme, but after achieving Premier League survival on the final day, non-executive chairman Peter Charrington has written an open letter to supporters
While the game finished with an air of despondency among the home fans, for Leeds it had been a 90-minute party in which they enjoyed a stress-free final day. Daniel Farke's side had made certain of their Premier League status two weeks ago, meaning they were able to enjoy the closing stages of the campaign. Dominic Calvert-Lewin had a close-range effort saved in the first half but once the Hammers took the lead, it was clear that the visitors had little desire to push themselves in the 30C heat for a result that would make little difference to the final outcome of their season.
There is no sign of Leeds United decelerating into the final fixture, but relegating West Ham United is not the motivation, according to manager Daniel Farke. Another three points are worth around £2.6m but that is not Farke's focus. There will be some schadenfreude amongst the fanbase if a fatal blow is delivered to condemn West Ham to the Championship.
Leeds United boss Daniel Farke has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against WestHam at London Stadium (kick-off 16:00 BST). On team news: "I can confirm that Ilia Gruev is still out, that Gabi Gudmundsson is still out, that Noah Okafor is still out."
