Leeds United roared back to the top of the Championship in style last night with a performance so dominant, you’d think the Lions had mistaken Elland Road for the Serengeti! Farke’s squad came out firing on all cylinders, pressing harder than Rupert Murdoch at a news conference, leaving Alex Neil’s side dazed, confused and fresh out of ideas.

The Whites were gifted an early lead in the third minute. A dangerous cut-back from Manor Solomon was unfortunately deflected by Millwall defender Jake Cooper, sending the ball past his own goalkeeper Lukas Jensen and into the net. The own goal set the tone for a dominant Leeds performance, as they controlled possession and kept the visitors penned in their on half for much of the game.

Brenden Aaronson then forced a save from Jensen and Ao Tanaka fired a long-range effort narrowly wide. Joel Piroe thought he had doubled the advantage with a powerful strike, but celebrations were cut short by the offside flag, ruling out Aaronson’s preceding assist. Millwall, despite going behind, remained resilient and almost snatched an equalizer before halftime when Cooper, seeking redemption for his earlier misfortune, headed a free header wide of the target.

The second half saw Leeds continue to probe, seeking to extend their lead and secure the three points. Solomon came agonisingly close to adding a second, unleashing a thunderous shot that rattled the crossbar. Millwall, while diligently defending, struggled to mount a sustained threat on the Leeds goal. Their best effort came in the form of a heavily deflected cross that tested Illan Meslier, but ultimately posed little danger.

The crucial second goal finally arrived in the 85th minute, putting the result beyond doubt. Tanaka capped off an impressive individual performance with a well-taken first-time finish from the edge of the box, marking only Leeds' second shot on target in the game. The goal sparked jubilant scenes at Elland Road, confirming Leeds' return to the top of the Championship table.

	Line Up		Nat	Match Events
	1	Meslier, Illan Goalkeeper
	2	Bogle, Jayden Defender
	3	Firpo, Junior Defender
	6	Rodon, Joe Defender
	5	Struijk, Pascal Defender
	8	Rothwell, Joe Midfielder
	22	Tanaka, Ao Midfielder
	7	James, Daniel Midfielder
	11	Aaronson, Brenden Midfielder
	14	Solomon, Manor Midfielder
	10	Piroe, Joel Forward
	Subs		Nat	Match Events
	25	Byram, Sam Defender
	44	Gruev, Ilia Midfielder
	29	Gnonto, Wilfried Midfielder
	17	Ramazani, Largie Midfielder
	19	Joseph, Mateo Forward
	26	Darlow, Karl Goalkeeper		Unused Sub
	37	Debayo, James Defender		Unused Sub
	23	Guilavogui, Josuha Midfielder		Unused Sub
	42	Chambers, Sam Midfielder		Unused Sub

	References
	LEEDSTATS: Leeds United Season 2024/2025
	Sheridan Dictates: Season Statistics 2024-25
	Leeds United Programme Guide: Season 2024/25