Leeds United climbed back to the top of the Championship table with a strong 3-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday on Sunday.
The victory was a comfortable one for the Whites and marked a return to form after two straight draws to start the new year.
Goals Seal the Win for Leeds
The match began with Leeds showing their intent early on. Manor Solomon opened the scoring with a well-taken goal, setting the tone for the day.
Later, Largie Ramazani and Ao Tanaka added to the tally, securing a convincing win for the Whites against their Yorkshire rivals.
Sheffield Wednesday, to their credit, fought hard, but Leeds were too strong.
The win not only gave Leeds three points but also saw them leapfrog Sheffield United, who had temporarily taken the top spot with a win on Saturday.
Daniel Farke Defends Illan Meslier
Much of the focus before the game was on Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier. The 24-year-old Frenchman had been under fire from fans after a costly mistake in a 3-3 draw against Hull City.
Some supporters questioned whether Meslier should still be the club’s first-choice goalkeeper. After the win over Sheffield Wednesday, manager Daniel Farke defended his keeper yet again.
Speaking to Leeds Live, Farke said, “Illan in the last games was not at the top level, but today he returned back to this. He didn’t have much to do, but he was switched on when needed.”
A Quiet Day for Meslier
While Farke praised Meslier’s performance, fans might not fully agree. The goalkeeper had a quiet game, with Sheffield Wednesday failing to create many clear chances.
Meslier only had to make two saves, neither of which were particularly challenging.
Some fans think Farke’s comments are an attempt to boost Meslier’s confidence. However, they also feel the praise may be undeserved since Meslier wasn’t tested much during the game.
Fans Still Divided on Meslier
The debate over whether Meslier is the right man for the job continues among Leeds fans.
While Farke seems confident in his goalkeeper, some supporters believe the team could look for a better option during the January transfer window.
For now, though, Leeds are back on top of the table, and Meslier will have more chances to prove himself in the coming games.
Fans will hope that the clean sheet against Sheffield Wednesday is the start of a strong run of form for both Meslier and the team.
Leeds United are showing their intent to stay at the top of the league, and with performances like this, they’ll remain favourites for promotion.
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