'One of the best' - Daniel Farke makes big Newcastle United claim after Leeds United draw
Leeds United boss Daniel Farke was full of praise for Newcastle United.
Leeds United boss Daniel Farke has hailed Newcastle United as one of the teams in England.
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Farke’s words came after his players held Newcastle to a goalless draw at Elland Road on Saturday night.
With new £69million club-record signing Nick Woltemade ineligible, Anthony Gordon suspended and Alexander Isak still on strike, the Magpies lined up in West Yorkshire without an experienced striker.
Will Osula was handed his first Premier League start since joining from Sheffield United 13 months ago as United were left frustrated in front of goal.
But from Farke’s perspective, he was delighted at the way his team dealt with Eddie Howe’s side.
Daniel Farke: Newcastle United are one of the best sides in England
Farke said: “We played today against one of the best sides in the UK. They dominated just on Monday with 11 and later on with 10 men against Liverpool, and we made it difficult for them today.
“I think there was not much in between the two teams. I think in the end, a well-deserved point for both sides. I think we probably hada better first half, they were a bit more dominant in possession.
“In the second half, although we had probably the best chances in the game, especially in the second half, we were not far away from gaining all three points. But I don't want to be too greedy.
“One point against such a good Newcastle side, also under these circumstances, without Ethan [Ampadu], without Ao [Tanaka], then to show this type of performance, competitive performance, to give hardly a chance away and to look also dangerous, at least on several occasions, makes me pretty, pretty happy today and overall a really good start, yes.”
Eddie Howe’s verdict on Newcastle United’s 0-0 draw at Leeds
Providing his verdict on the game, Howe said: “Yeah, it wasn't a classic. I mean, you can't sit here and say it was. The game the other night on Monday was incredible. It was always going to be difficult mentally and physically to come into this game for the players, I felt.
“Defensively, very good. Again, I think all three games, although we conceded three, I thought we'd been very, very good defensively. And that's a big positive, really, to take from the game.
“But with the ball, creativity was off today. There's no denying that, and that's the big thing we have to work on. I mean, up top, we didn't have that many clear-cut chances.”