DAN'S HOME COMFORTS

Bore draw... but Farke extends unbeaten Elland Road run

- By Ross Heppenstall

to do what your best, raise the roof and welcome Newcastle and your Leeds United!” roared the stadium announcer as the teams emerged.

He need not have bothered. Leeds fans hardly need asking to create an atmosphere and the 5.30pm kickoff merely allowed a few more gallons of alcohol to slip down willing throats beforehand.

After a nightmare week which saw them stuffed 5-0 at Arsenal and then dumped out of the Carabao Cup by Sheffield Wednesday's kids in midweek, the pressure was on Leeds to show their mettle.

Daniel Farke axed Joel Piroe from his starting lineup and started with Lukas Nmecha, who scored the winning goal against Everton in Leeds' opening game.