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Daniel Farke was pleased with the aggression and bravery his side showed during the club’s 2-1 win over West Ham on Friday night.Leeds pulled six points clear of the relegation places after a
In the 59th minute, there was the familiar experience of a taller, stronger player (Andy Irving) trying to take a chunk out of him. Aaronson surfed the Scot’s block and, in the same move, almost imperceptibly, shifted the ball from right to left foot as he sidestepped the lumbering 6ft 4in Tomas Soucek.
TO ELL and back. That is the journey Nuno Espirito Santo will have to do to save this sorry lot at West Ham. It took only quarter of an hour at Leeds before the hapless Hammers were waving the
West Ham left Elland Road still searching for their first win under their new manager, Nuno Espírito Santo, while Leeds recorded their third victory of the season.Early goals from Brenden Aaronson
Ethan Ampadu surged forward for Leeds and helped work the ball into the area, where Noah Okafor was left unmarked to head towards goal. Brenden Aaronson reacted quicker than the motionless West Ham defence to capitalise on the loose ball.