'We should have won!' - Daniel Farke frustrated as Leeds drop points
Daniel Farke expressed mixed feelings after Leeds' draw with Manchester United, while Michael Carrick's side extended their winless run to six games.
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Leeds United manager Daniel Farke was left with a mix of pride and frustration after his side played out a hard-fought draw against Manchester United. Despite entering the match as favourites, the Whites were unable to secure all three points at Elland Road.
We are slightly disappointed it is just a point. Overall, I felt it was not necessary to be losing at half time but it is still Manchester United. We were the dominant side but we couldn't capitalise as we lacked quality in and around the box. Daniel Farke
Farke viewed the pre-match expectation that Leeds would win as a compliment and a clear indicator of the progress his squad has made in recent months. The manager emphasized that earning such respect from pundits and fans is a positive sign for the club, which has remained unbeaten at home across all competitions since March.
The match itself lived up to the intensity of a traditional rivalry. Bryan Mbeumo gave the visitors the lead in the first half, but Dominic Calvert-Lewin responded for the hosts after the break to level the score and excite the home crowd.
For Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick, the result only increases the pressure. This draw extended United's winless streak to six matches in all competitions, marking the club's longest slump since the end of the 2018-19 season.