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Stephen Martin
Goals from Wilfred Gnonto and Dan James were enough to tame an over-exuberant Millwall side, and send Leeds top of the Championship table. There's never a bad time to top the table, though few would disagree that the business end of the season is a good place to start. As in recent matches, the performance from Farke's men was far from vintage; but with just eight games remaining, fans won't care if the team has to claw their way over the finish line, as long as they gain automatic promotion!
From the opening whistle, the visitors were intent on making life difficult for Leeds, but getting ten men behind the ball was only half the problem! The boys from Bermondsey have always been a physical and somewhat dirty side, but much of their behaviour went unpunished by the man in black. How Neil Harris' men finished the game with eleven players is bewildering; with Jake Cooper in particular living a charmed life. The 29 year old had a scuffle with Gnonto (earning both players a booking), he elbowed Rutter in the face and bought Roden down in the penalty box, right under the nose of Stephen Martin, yet remained on the pitch.
It took a moment of magic from Wilfred Gnonto to unlock the Millwall defence. The plucky Italian weaved his way through a sea of orange, before unleashing a thunder bolt from the edge of the area, worthy of a goal of the season contender. With ten minutes of the game remaining, Leeds made the game safe. Rutter picked out Dan James in a packed penalty area. The Welshman took an eternity, before picking his spot from six yards out.
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Meslier, Illan Goalkeeper |
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Gray, Archie Midfielder |
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Rodon, Joe Defender |
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Ampadu, Ethan Midfielder |
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Firpo, Junior Defender |
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Kamara, Glen Midfielder |
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Gruev, Ilia Midfielder |
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Gnonto, Wilfried Forward |
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Rutter, Georginio Forward |
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Summerville, Crysencio Midfielder |
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Bamford, Patrick Forward |
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James, Daniel Midfielder |
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Anthony, Jaidon Midfielder |
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Roberts, Connor Defender |
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Joseph, Mateo Forward |
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Piroe, Joel Forward |
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Cresswell, Charlie Defender |
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Cooper, Liam Defender |
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Byram, Sam Defender |
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Darlow, Karl Goalkeeper |
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References |
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LEEDSTATS: Leeds United Season 2023/2024 |
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Sheridan Dictates: Season Statistics 2023-24 |
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Leeds United Programme Guide: Season 2023/24 |
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