"Daniel Farke, the Leeds manager, said: Today we faced a really in-form side, who've delivered performances, result after result in recent weeks. We fully deserved to win this game. We didn't give one proper chance during the whole game. We've missed several chances, but stayed relentless to the end. Expectations were also a bit higher in comparison to when we play Chelsea or Liverpool away but then to deliver, for me, is a really great feeling. We showed great mentality today and great self belief."
"Lukas Nmecha stepped off the bench to fire a stoppage-time winner as Leeds marked their tribute to Terry Yorath with a valuable win The striker, an 81st-minute replacement for Jayden Bogle, latched on to Ethan Ampadu's cross in the first minute of added time to clinch victory, which keeps Leeds eight points clear of the Premier League's relegation zone. Leeds dominated after an even first half, but by failing to take their chances it appeared Fulham would extend their unbeaten run to seven league matches."
Lukas Nmecha came off the bench and converted Ethan Ampadu's cross in stoppage time to give Leeds a vital victory that keeps them eight points clear of the relegation zone. The home side honoured former player Terry Yorath with black armbands and a minute's applause, with his daughter Gabby Logan present. Leeds grew into the game after an even first half and dominated much of the second period but failed to finish several clear chances. Fulham produced some threats, including Raul Jimenez's header and Sasa Lukic's effort, while Bernd Leno made key saves.
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