I compared Leeds United boss Daniel Farke's body language to Regis Le Bris - they're quite different

Leeds United manager Daniel Farke is feeling "stress" and "anxiety" in his attempts to lead the club back to the Premier League, according to a leading body language expert.

Former police officer-turned TV star Darren Stanton has compared Farke's body language with his opposite number Regis Le Bris at Sunderland. The Black Cats currently sit top of the Championship, two points clear of the Whites.

Now Stanton, who has been dubbed the “Human Lie Detector” appearing on the likes of BBC's The One Show, ITV’s This Morning as well as working on screen with criminal barrister Robert “Judge” Rinder, has explained why Farke could have been unhappy with United's performance in their recent 2-0 triumph over Queens Park Rangers.

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Stanton, who has a degree in psychology and has also analysed heightened political situations including General Election debates and key interviews with the likes of Dominic Cummings, told OLBG: "When comparing the body language of two of the managers in the promotion race, Daniel Farke and Regis Le Bris, they are quite different.

"Daniel Farke is a kinesthetic person, like most European managers who we see exhibit more emotion on the sidelines, which means he displays and responds to things through body movements.

"We can see eye-accessing cues throughout the interview, these tell us how a person processes information. Farke looks downward throughout most of the interview, which means he's accessing his true emotions and gut feelings. However, at times, he looks upwards which means he considers how his answers will be taken before giving the comment. He is careful and makes sure he doesn't put his foot in it.

"I also believe Daniel Farke is stressed, possibly due to his side's performance despite winning, as he does not remain static throughout. This displays stress and anxiety. He also touches his ear which is an unconscious sign of us being deceptive or overwhelmed. It can be seen as a self-reassuring gesture or a pacifying gesture, it helps us perform better in a situation like this interview.

"Although I certainly believe Farke is genuine, as he does things like touching his chest or heart, which is something we saw a lot with Kamala Harris in the US election. It shows he is being authentic and honest in the interview, too."