Speaking after the defeat at Arsenal, he said: "Those promoted teams will be looking at West Ham and thinking, we can finish above them. On that showing tonight, those teams will believe that they will finish above them. The three sides that have come up are going to do much better than last season. Leeds just found out today that you don’t have the time on the ball you get in the Championship. You don’t get as much time in the Premier League. But they won’t be too worried, these games don’t define their season.”placeholder image
Speaking after the defeat at Arsenal, he said: "Those promoted teams will be looking at West Ham and thinking, we can finish above them. On that showing tonight, those teams will believe that they will finish above them. The three sides that have come up are going to do much better than last season. Leeds just found out today that you don’t have the time on the ball you get in the Championship. You don’t get as much time in the Premier League. But they won’t be too worried, these games don’t define their season.” | Getty Images

What 14 pundits and managers have said about Leeds United this season

Mark Carruthers
By Mark Carruthers

Football writer

Published 10th Oct 2025, 14:00 GMT

A number of opposition managers and TV and radio pundits have had their say on Leeds United since they returned to the Premier League.

Leeds United have experienced contrasting fortunes during their return to the Premier League as Daniel Farke’s side were left sitting four points and three places above the relegation zone ahead of the second international break of the season.

The Whites kicked off their season with a home win against Everton and they doubled their win tally with an impressive victory at struggling Wolverhampton Wanderers. Farke’s men have claimed a point from draws with Newcastle United and Bournemouth but have suffered defeats against London trio Arsenal, Fulham and Tottenham Hotspur.

The international break has offered an opportunity to reflect on the events of the last two months and the YEP has taken a look back at what opposition managers and pundits from the world of television and radio have said about the Whites so far this season.

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Speaking on The Rest is Football podcast: “I think the big difference for Spurs was that Leeds had more possession, more shots, had the better chances and they put Spurs under huge pressure at times - but what impressed me was how good Spurs were on the transition, on the turnover. They got the ball forward quickly, the two full-backs were great I though in Porro and Udogie and I gave great credit to Mathys Tel because he’s left out of the Champions League squad. I was really impressed with Spurs and it was a great win for them.”

13. Alan Shearer on Spurs' win at Leeds United

Speaking on The Rest is Football podcast: “I think the big difference for Spurs was that Leeds had more possession, more shots, had the better chances and they put Spurs under huge pressure at times - but what impressed me was how good Spurs were on the transition, on the turnover. They got the ball forward quickly, the two full-backs were great I though in Porro and Udogie and I gave great credit to Mathys Tel because he’s left out of the Champions League squad. I was really impressed with Spurs and it was a great win for them.” | Getty Images

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Speaking about winning at Elland Road, the Spurs boss said: "I've been in the Championship for many years, so I know how difficult a league it is and I always respect it. So, any weaknesses? I think before this game, and I think it's the same today, they concede very little chances on the XG. So, if you look at the XG today, also in that sense they concede very little. I think the one that maybe is hidden a little bit from the performance today is the thing that we had five or six top situations where we flashed the ball across the box, where we need to be there. Then it's maybe two goals and an XG of two. I think I rather want to praise Leeds. I think they were good today. I think they were difficult to play against. I think they defended well and I felt they were very brave also on the ball."

14. Thomas Frank on Spurs win at Leeds United

Speaking about winning at Elland Road, the Spurs boss said: "I've been in the Championship for many years, so I know how difficult a league it is and I always respect it. So, any weaknesses? I think before this game, and I think it's the same today, they concede very little chances on the XG. So, if you look at the XG today, also in that sense they concede very little. I think the one that maybe is hidden a little bit from the performance today is the thing that we had five or six top situations where we flashed the ball across the box, where we need to be there. Then it's maybe two goals and an XG of two. I think I rather want to praise Leeds. I think they were good today. I think they were difficult to play against. I think they defended well and I felt they were very brave also on the ball." | AFP via Getty Images

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