"If Daniel Farke is heading towards the exit door as Leeds manager, he is determined to go down swinging and on his own terms. Sunday's 2-1 defeat at Elland Road against Aston Villa meant the Whites have lost their last three Premier League games, and five of their previous six. Farke led Leeds to promotion from the Championship last season, but his future was the subject of much speculation over the summer before he kept his job."
"And the German divides the loyalty of fans who savoured their second-tier title success with a 100-point tally, but fear they may not survive instant relegation as they sit third bottom in the table. Farke's name was cheered before kick-off at Elland Road and, although there were boos at full-time, he was was also applauded by some fans. Yet, during the game, a man carrying a Leeds scarf was escorted from the technical area having entered from the stands to berate the manager."
Leeds suffered a 2-1 home defeat to Aston Villa, marking three consecutive Premier League losses and five defeats in six matches. Daniel Farke, who led promotion from the Championship last season, has faced speculation about his future while receiving both cheers and boos from supporters. Fan frustration centers on team selection and tactical changes, notably dropping Jaka Bijol for Pascal Struijk, whose error led to Villa's winning free-kick. The decision to deploy Brenden Aaronson on the right wing remains divisive, with returned wingers Willy Gnonto and Dan James seen as more natural fits. Leeds have scored 11 goals in 12 games, amplifying supporter ire, and Farke publicly defended Aaronson and condemned online critics.
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