Sun Dec 14 18:50:00 UTC 2025: Summary:

Leeds United drew with Brentford, a result manager Daniel Farke considers a good point away from home against a team with a strong home record, especially after coming from behind. However, Farke expressed frustration with some refereeing decisions, feeling they unfairly complicated the game. He praised Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s performance and work ethic. Leeds are now on a three-game unbeaten run in the Premier League for the first time since the start of the 2022-23 season, and Calvert-Lewin has scored in four consecutive Premier League games for only the second time in his career.

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Farke Frustrated but Content After Leeds Draw with Brentford

Brentford, UK – Leeds United manager Daniel Farke expressed a mix of satisfaction and frustration following his team’s draw against Brentford. While acknowledging the value of a point on the road against a team known for their strong home form, Farke voiced concerns over several refereeing decisions he felt went against Leeds.

“If I’m honest, we dominated in shots, expected goals, and big chances missed,” Farke told BBC MOTD. “A few decisions from the referee I struggled to understand…I don’t think it was fair in our direction and made our game a bit more complicated.” He specifically questioned the consistency of the calls and suggested VAR should have intervened on the awarded penalty that put them behind.

Despite his reservations, Farke praised his team’s resilience in coming back from a losing position, particularly highlighting their improved performance in the second half. He also lauded striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, calling him a “fantastic striker,” an “unbelievable human being,” and “one of the best English strikers that we have in the Premier League.”

The draw extends Leeds United’s unbeaten run in the Premier League to three games, marking their best streak since the beginning of the 2022-23 season. Calvert-Lewin’s goal also means he has now scored in four consecutive Premier League appearances, a feat he last achieved in 2020 while playing for Everton.

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