Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 11hDF: "All three yellows not deserved. There was no consistency in these decisions and when you ask them for explanations, they don't have one, they are just annoyed and they give even the manager a yellow card sometimes." #lufc 1421
Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 11hFarke asked fourth official why yellows were not being shown for fouls on Calvert-Lewin. Was told it was because they were deep in Leeds half. Then Tanaka and Ampadu get yellows deep in Arsenal half. Farke asked why and had to leave his area to do so. Then he saw he got a yellow. #lufc 5380
Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 11hDF: "Confidence in the performance taken forward from this. One day on the training pitch to prepare. Have to earn the right to build momentum in the next games. Lots of positives to take, but lots of work to do." #lufc 0301
Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 11hDF: "We tried to change it to a 4-4-2 with more offensive players on the pitch. Wanted to take more risks. It has helped in past games, but not today, sadly." #lufc 1190
Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 11hDF: "Out of very little, they found the equaliser. Can't complain too much with our behaviour. Perhaps we were over-shifted too much and did not spot the run quick enough. On a good day, James puts it over the bar, maybe." #lufc 0200
Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 11hDF: "It's difficult to describe the emotions. Congratulations to Arsenal. It's down to their mentality. Heartbroken and gutted for my players. Good away performance with no points is tough. Very proud. First half good level, did not allow any chances. We looked more dangerous." #lufc 1270
Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 11hMA: "We knew it was going ot be really tough. We had to face the challenge. They fully deserve their position. We had a point to prove. Didn't capitalise on the early overloads we had. Energy changes with the equaliser." #lufc 1100
Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 12hA lot to like, but gaps in resources began to show in the final 30 minutes. Briefing with @amylawrence.bsky.social on today's game. #lufcnytimes.comArsenal 2 Leeds 1 – Sub Guimaraes clinches comeback win over superb visitors, champions’ depth tells (Gift Article)Amy Lawrence and Beren Cross break down the main talking points from Arsenal's 2-1 win over Leeds United 3211
Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 12hFT: 2-1. Game got away from Leeds in the final 30 minutes, but prior to that they thoroughly deserved their lead. Competed, battled and bettered the champions for periods. Big battle and good step forward from last season. #lufc 8793
Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 12hSome confusion as Leeds try to bring Nmecha on. Looks like the original plan was to take Gudmundsson off, but they switch to Justin as he picks up a yellow for stopping an Arsenal counter. More like a 4-4-2 now. #lufc 060
Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 12hLeeds being pulled and stretched too much now. Arsenal work it quickly, pull the defence, Guimaraes gets a free run at it. Drives it into the bottom corner. Changes from Farke: Tanaka and Okafor off for Wilson and Aaronson. #lufc 350
Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 12hCalafiori levels it. Madueke crosses it to White at the back post. Nodded back inside and Calafiori arrives, unmarked, to steer it past Trafford. #lufc 120
Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 13hLeeds lead and deservedly so. Lovely goal. Okafor puts Gudmundsson in down the left. Arsenal so slow to react. Low cross evades everyone in the area and there was Justin arriving unmarked at the back post. Rifled home. #lufc 0360
Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 13hGreat effort from Tanaka. Fizzing strike needs a tip-over from Raya. Ampadu created it with a strong challenge on the edge of the home area. #lufc 0100
Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 13hHT: 0-0. Really, really good from Leeds away at the champions. Had the better chances and hung in well when Arsenal have pinned them back. Evident frustration with the referee. Seem to have calmed themselves after a few heated minutes. #lufc 0470
Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 13hGood Leeds move. Calvert-Lewin drops in, feeds Okafor to break, who has the awareness to cross for Justin wide right. Cross eventually comes in with Gudmundsson arriving late. Shoots from tight and close angle. Raya gets enough on it to parry away. #lufc 0130
Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 13hFarke booked for protests to fourth official. Then goes back in for another go, after the yellow. Ed Wootten, GK coach, tries to get between them and Farke shoves him out the way. Few minutes of head-loss across those three yellows for Leeds. They're in this game, but can't afford to overheat. #lufc 0120
Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 13hAfter a few fraught minutes, Tierney chooses to book Tanaka for a block on Lewis-Skelly. Tanaka drops to his knees in disbelief. Calvert-Lewin speechless after a few Arsenal challenges had been overlooked. Ampadu now in the book for a late challenge on White. #lufc 160
Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 13hJustin has been down for a while getting treatment after landing awkwardly in a challenge with Madueke. Face hit the turf hard and seems to have a bloodied nose. Play back underway. #lufc 030
Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 13hUnfortunate moment for Leeds. Great move, good delivery from Gudmundsson to the far post. Stach comes onto it. Doesn't leather it, but good contact, only to see his shot blocked by Bogle. They have to make more of moments like that. #lufc 090
Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 13hUnnecessary period of pressure for Leeds to deal with as Tanaka dwells on the ball for too long in the centre. Had an obvious route to Gudmundsson wide left, but chose to turn back inside and invite pressure. Led to a turnover for Arsenal. #lufc 080
Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 14hMadueke cross from the left, but Havertz's header is tame and goes into the ground for Trafford to gather comfortably. #lufc 040
Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 14hFarke applauds as Leeds catch Arsenal offside for a fourth time inside 17 minutes. Hosts have been careless when they have reached the final third. United keeping their shape and suffering when they need to, but have still had the best chance of the game so far, through Okafor. #lufc 1100
Reposted by Beren CrossBeren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Jayden Bogle interview: 🤫 DCL head-loss fear on Newcastle goal 🏴 England debate 🧭️ His 'everywhere' role ⏩ Overloading attack with Rodon/Justin 🗣 Farke calmness key to team's confidence #lufcnytimes.comJayden Bogle interview: England hopes and that Newcastle goal – ‘Don’t tell Dom, whatever you do’ (Gift Article)The Athletic spoke to Jayden Bogle about the season so far, including that goal against Newcastle 0293
Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Jayden Bogle interview: 🤫 DCL head-loss fear on Newcastle goal 🏴 England debate 🧭️ His 'everywhere' role ⏩ Overloading attack with Rodon/Justin 🗣 Farke calmness key to team's confidence #lufcnytimes.comJayden Bogle interview: England hopes and that Newcastle goal – ‘Don’t tell Dom, whatever you do’ (Gift Article)The Athletic spoke to Jayden Bogle about the season so far, including that goal against Newcastle 0293
Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 08/10/2026DF: "First week was mainly for recharging, with a small group here. Rehab players and young players were in. Second week, 16 sessions in total with a small group. This week was preparation as the group has grown. A day off here is not a normal holiday day, you are analysing the last game etc." #lufc 1110
Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 08/10/2026DF: "Today was the first day with everyone together at Thorp Arch. A few players like Bijol, Elvedi, Gruev needed recovery sessions after playing late Tuesday. Only one day, tomorrow, to prepare as a whole team, but it's the same for every team." #lufc 0180
Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 08/10/2026DF: "I have no news (on a new contract) today, only compliments for Paraag. It's a joy to work with him and this club." #lufc 1210
Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 08/10/2026DF: "We will see. We are not the favourite. Arsenal last season were the only team we had no chance to win either of the games. Good chance to see if we have edged closer to be compeititve in such a game. We have improved. We are fifth-best team over last 10 months." #lufc 0200
Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 08/10/2026DF: "Daniel James out with a back injury. Jean-Matteo came back with ankle sprain. Much better today and out on the pitch. A chance he is available. Good news with Harry Wilson. He's back in team training since Tuesday. Rodon is still on his way." #lufc 3270
Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 08/10/2026DF: "Good for him (DCL) to have two more appearances under his belt, given where he was a year ago. Call-up means he has done many things right. If your competitors in this position are world-class and contesting the Ballon d'Or, it's not easy to get too many minutes. He came back in good spirits." 0150
Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 08/10/2026DF: "It makes no sense if everyone in the world wants to have an opinion on this topic. There are more qualified people to discuss this. We have more things to worry about." #lufc 0130
Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 08/10/2026DF: "Not my topic (City ruling). My topic is football, sport and there are more qualified people to speak about this." #lufc 1141
Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Hearing from Farke ahead of the Arsenal game shortly. #lufc 0120
Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Simon Grayson's had an unpredictable few years. He's seen directors scrapping pitchside in Nepal and opponents walking off in protest in India. He's also lifted trophies in both countries. We chat about life in Asia, being outside his comfort zone and the pain of August's flash floods in Nepal.nytimes.comThis ex-Leeds United manager has found success in India and Nepal. Now he’s coming home (Gift Article)The former Leeds manager has opened an academy back at his old stomping ground 0191
Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Ronaldo Vieira interview: ☀️ His Bielsa summer 🍽 Triple sessions with no dinner 📺 Squad starving through Love Island 🇮🇹 Radrizzani sale bombshell ❓ What if he stayed in the Phillips role? 🤝 Monk key to Leeds breakthrough #lufcnytimes.comRonaldo Vieira on Bielsa and an enduring love of Leeds: ‘I never thought I was going to be leaving’ (Gift Article)The midfielder felt he'd be a key player under the Argentinian, but within weeks the club accepted a bid for him to help balance the books 1383
Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 23/09/2026In the week England are left with one natural RB, it's fair to wonder how far away Jayden Bogle is. Rarely injured and consistently improved in line with #lufc's recent rise. If he and Leeds continue on their current trajectory, he has to be in the mix before the end of this season.nytimes.comBogle for England? Why Leeds’ ‘unpredictable’ full-back should be in the conversation (Gift Article)The adaptable Jayden Bogle has impressed for Leeds this season and may justifiably wonder how close he was to an England call-up 1421
Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 21/09/2026If Monday night was champagne football, this was more like the gravy on your roast dinner: appreciated, but slow-pouring and likely to leave you asleep on the sofa. A disappointment in the context of last week's hopes, but an extension of a supreme start in the grander scheme. #lufcnytimes.comFrom fireworks to sluggishness, but Leeds United’s ambitions need not be dimmed (Gift Article)At their fortress against a side with three losses in four games, Leeds were favourites. But surprises are the charm of the Premier League 3383
Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 20/09/2026If you can't find a way to win, don't lose the game - Daniel Farke pleased with the spirit shown on a day Leeds United were a long way from their best. #lufcnytimes.comLeeds United 0 Crystal Palace 0: A valuable point? Why did Farke’s side struggle? Was VAR right? (Gift Article)Leeds were nowhere near the level they set on Monday night under the Elland Road lights. As the match wore on, it became more and more clear 1380
Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 20/09/2026DF on nine from five being a good start: "No doubt about this. We all know we can't complain too much. Not the easiest fixture list. We have done many things right. This points average is happy days at the end of the season. Good feeling to be in a good position." #lufc 0230
Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 20/09/2026DF: "Being disappointed with a draw against this team. Many signs of good growth. Didn't play well and still came away with a clean sheet and draw." #lufc 0290
Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 20/09/2026DF on dressing room: "They were disappointed they didn't win it and go third. My lads dream big. They needed an arm around the shoulder. Some criticism on things we could do better, but we didn't lose sight of the big picture. Nine points, top defensive behaviour, unbeaten, is remarkable." #lufc 0361
Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 20/09/2026DF: "Have to be tidy on the ball in their half. We were too slow in the head. If you don't create chances you should do it through set pieces, but didn't get the first or second touch on many of these. Good, valuable point." #lufc 0291
Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 20/09/2026DF: "Mixed emotions after the game. Reality it's not 38 games of magic, champagne football. Sometimes it's a Sunday afternoon when you have to dig in. I liked the clean sheet and extending the unbeaten run. Too loose with the ball, didn't move it quick enough." #lufc 1402
Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Reality check for Leeds after week of deserved hype. Never got going and nobody seemed to show anything. Palace battled well. Farke will talk up the value of drawing when they can't win. Calvert-Lewin missed a big chance. Unbeaten and nine points from five games remains a good start. #lufc 2580
Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Gudmundsson off for Bahoya with two and a half minutes to play. #lufc 1110
