GOOD NEWS”- Leeds United handed positive verdict over Daniel Farke future

Danny Murphy believes Leeds United will get better if they stand by manager Daniel Farke, despite growing speculation about his future.

Leeds looked headed for a heavy defeat at Manchester City on Saturday after falling two goals behind early on.

However, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Lukas Nmecha pulled the visitors level, only for Phil Foden to snatch a winner in the first minute of stoppage time.

The loss leaves Leeds in the relegation zone after 13 matches, with upcoming home fixtures against Chelsea and Liverpool adding further pressure.

With four straight defeats, scrutiny on Farke has intensified. But speaking on Match of the Day, Murphy insisted that there were encouraging signs in the second half at the Etihad.

“Yes, his position will be questioned,” Murphy admitted when asked about Farke’s job security. “But in the last couple of games, the performances have been good. The players are fighting for him. They’ve been in a lot of close matches. They’ve dropped four or five points after the 90th minute.

“If the fans can be more patient and give him more time, this team will improve. They’ve got difficult fixtures coming, but they can take real confidence from that second-half display.”

Farke’s future has been the subject of increasing debate over recent weeks as Leeds continue to struggle with the demands of Premier League football.

The club began the campaign well, recording wins over Everton, Wolverhampton Wanderers and West Ham. But following that West Ham victory, they have failed to pick up a single point in their last four games.

After the defeat to City, Farke praised his players’ commitment and expressed belief that results will soon turn in their favour.

“We didn’t reach the Premier League in a lottery. We fully deserve to be in this league,” Farke said. “Apart from Arsenal away, our matches have been tight, and in many games we’ve been the better team. I am 100% convinced we have enough to get the points we need.

We showed that today in one of the toughest places to play, against one of the best teams in the world and the best manager in the world.”