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'RESPECT IS OURS... NOW SURVIVAL'
The Sunday Mirror
|January 04, 2026
DANIEL FARKE feels that his resolute Leeds United side have finally won the respect of the Premier League on their return.
And they go into today's high-octane cross-Pennine clash with Manchester United feeling positive about the prospects for 2026.
“We're on a good path overall,” said Leeds manager Farke. “We're not in the relegation zone as it stands, we're on a good point average and we have delivered many good performances, especially in recent weeks.
“Everyone speaks with respect again about Leeds United. They know it's a tough place to go and it's a tough team to play. Each and every opponent speaks about this in this way.
This story is from the January 04, 2026 edition of The Sunday Mirror.
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