Daniel Farke's 'something special' prediction as Leeds United boss keeps his cool

Leeds United have the chance to create 'something special' this season after showing their mettle in the 2-0 win over QPR at Elland Road. The Whites bounced back from the 1-0 defeat to Millwall in the best possible way on Saturday, with a strong performance over the Rs.

Farke had to keep his cool on the sidelines as Leeds struggled to find a second goal despite their dominance of the ball, after Jayden Bogle had given them a first-half lead. However, substitute Joel Piroe made sure of the win with an injury-time strike to ensure Leeds stayed on Sunderland's coat-tails after the Black Cats could only draw with Coventry.

"I try to pretend to be cool and when we miss chance after chance I know how this league is and when it goes up six minutes added time and you say 'for what?' " Farke said following the Elland Road win. "But I can't allow myself to be too nervous or bite my nails so I wanted to stay focused. In general I'm optimistic because I believe in my players but I always expect the worst.

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"But the mentality after a loss - to always answer with a win - is always crucial. This is a sign of a winning mentality and I think we have the chance to create something special.

"Today I'm just happy with a win and I have to give compliments to my lads. The load is incredible, especially with key players out.

"To deliver such a performance, especially to respond after a loss - although it wasn't a bad performance - in next game with a win, we did. Everyone expects a home game Elland Road and a team comes who are not in the best position, everyone expects us to win but it's not easy."

Leeds now have a two-week break before travelling to face Swansea City on Sunday, November 24 (3pm).