Leeds United 3-1 Burnley (2nd Jan 2022)

	3 - 1 Harrison, Dallas, James
Leeds United Leeds United	3 - 1 Harrison, Dallas, James	Burnley Burnley

Sunday 2nd January 2022, 2:00pm

Premier League

Elland Road

36,083

Marcelo Bielsa

Line Up		Nat	Match Events
	Meslier, Illan Goalkeeper
	Ayling, Luke Defender
	Firpo, Junior Defender
	Koch, Robin Defender
	Llorente, Diego Defender
	Forshaw, Adam Midfielder
	Dias Belloli, Raphinha Midfielder
	Dallas, Stuart Defender
	Harrison, Jack Midfielder
	Klich, Mateusz Midfielder
	Roberts, Tyler Forward

Subs		Nat	Match Events
	Gelhardt, Joe Forward
	James, Daniel Midfielder
	Klaesson, Kristoffer Goalkeeper		Unused Sub
	Bate, Lewis Midfielder		Unused Sub
	Hjelde, Leo Defender		Unused Sub
	Summerville, Crysencio Midfielder		Unused Sub
	Greenwood, Sam Midfielder		Unused Sub
	Jenkins, Jack Midfielder		Unused Sub
	Moore, Kris Defender		Unused Sub

	References
	LEEDSTATS: Leeds United Season 2021/2022
	Sheridan Dictates: Season Statistics 2021-22
	Leeds United Programme Guide: Season 2021/22

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1964white wrote on 08 Jan 2022 04:40 pm

1964white wrote: ↑Sun Jan 02, 2022 8:20 pm I thought Burnley were awful, but you can only beat the team put in front of you.

I did say on another thread, Burnley were one of the poorest teams I've seen in the PL this season.

Today is proof of the pudding as they fielded virtually the same team today as they did at ER & are knocked out of the FA Cup by Huddersfield at Turf Moor

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White Riot wrote on 04 Jan 2022 09:00 am

rab_rant wrote: ↑Sun Jan 02, 2022 7:26 pm I counted 25 attacks in the box before Harrison scored his goal.
When gets condensed down to just those movements it gives hope that we are creating chances.
There was a time this season that we created very little in the box.
I hope this is a turning point. If we continue to be positive like today,there is a chance to pull away from the relegation zone.

Yeah, we finally seemed to have a creative spark as a team, rather than just giving the ball to Raphinha and hoping he can work miracles on his own.

22 shots at goal
7 on target
9 corners

I'm guessing those are our best attacking stats of the season?
So no surprise we scored three goals, but should have scored a few more, the Roberts and Raphinha misses were painful to watch.

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White Riot wrote on 04 Jan 2022 08:51 am

Cjay wrote: ↑Sun Jan 02, 2022 9:04 pm Interesting you mention this because Junior Firpo has only really had 1 season as a first choice player.

In 2018/2019 as a wing back for Real Betis under future Barcelona manager Quique Setién.

He always played a back 3 and Firpo never was considered a great defender but as a wing back with a back 3 behind you you don't have to be necessarily.

Story with Firpo here is that Bielsa didn't want any of Orta's list, he wasn't convinced by any and instead wanted them to convince Ali to stay.

When that didn't happen he selected Firpo as the least worst, I suspect that may be true as multiple people have said it

Had a good game today though, twas a start.

Just felt your observation was very accurate

Fair points, but I thought MB usually only goes with a back three if the opposition have two playing up top?

Thought Firpo did very well and is gaining confidence.

Koch and Llorente gave us a solid base, Koch handled the aerial threat and physicality of Wood very well

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White Riot wrote on 04 Jan 2022 08:48 am

1964white wrote: ↑Sun Jan 02, 2022 8:20 pm After a cagey start with both teams losing possession through sloppy passing, we settled down & dominated the first-half with lots of flowing moves with only the final ball & some poor finishing keeping the score down at half-time, we should have led 3-0 at the very least.

The first quarter of the second-half was the worse period of the game, as Burnley were camped in our half. Unsure if it was a foul from Llorente for the free-kick given but, my fears came true as their £20m signing substitute Cornet curled a beauty beyond the reach of Meslier hands with virtually his first kick of the game

It was beginning feel like it be one of those games where we had dominated so much of the match & we may have to cling on for a point. Gelhardt & James entered the fray within minutes of each other & we seem to find our rhythm once again. Step up STUART DALLAS who runs with the ball & hits a superlative shot with his left peg which was in the net as soon as the ball left his foot the kop went crazy, pure bedlam.

So pleased for Joe & Dan, Gelhardt's delightful cross with James heading home to seal the victory required.

Nice to see James, Harrison, Firpo, Klich & Ayling making a huge contribution, Forshaw got through so much work breaking up moves, interceptions & neat passing.

Some terrible finishing from Roberts & Raphinha, however both were involved & made their presence felt in other areas of the pitch.

Well done Marcelo, two great substitutions effecting the game.

I thought Burnley were awful, but you can only beat the team put in front of you.

Well stated Leon, we finally look like a team again

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rab_rant wrote on 04 Jan 2022 08:28 am

rab_rant wrote: ↑Sun Jan 02, 2022 4:26 pm Dallas Interview

Just listened to that interview again. Did Stewart really say " We showed big bottle"

Was he referring to team effort or the one that came in from the crowd?

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