Leeds 3-1 Nottingham Forest: What Farke, Calvert-Lewin and Justin said.

Leeds manager Daniel Farke told BBC Match of the Day: “I’m proud of my boys. This is a vital game for us. When you are expected to deliver and you do so in this manner, it demonstrates a winning mentality and a terrific spirit.

My boys fought valiantly and delivered an outstanding performance. We demonstrated our battling spirit and ability to steal, resulting in a flawless victory.

“We didn’t let them develop their game; they have so much talent up front and in counter-attacks. We were quite dominant.

We started the second half brightly, but after a few injuries and a little fatigue, they scored. We then demonstrated tremendous maturity in getting it over the finish line.” On their home form:

“As a promoted side, it’s always important to have your home stadium as a fortress, and Elland Road is that fortress.” We get three points closer. We are happy tonight, but we will go again tomorrow.

“Perhaps we should apply to have a kickoff here every Friday evening. It is then up to the boys to deliver. It’s critical that we use this setting to deliver powerful performances.” On Dominic Calvert-Lewin:

“Perfect goalscorer; a proven goalscorer at this level who also leads our lines. A terrific character in the locker room, and now he delivers.” Regarding being on 29 points: “The other teams have a game in hand.

I don’t think 29 points will be enough to keep us in this league, so we need to keep going. We’re on the right track, and if we keep performing like this, we’ll have a decent opportunity.”

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Leeds striker Calvert-Lewin told Sky Sports: “Everything came together. The team delivered an all-around performance. We maintained good discipline and managed the game well.Things went our way that night.

The conditions were challenging, and we knew exactly what they were going to deliver. We knew we’d have to wear our tin hats at times, so we did. We competed well and won the game.

“We’ve just done today what we have been doing for the past few weeks, executing our gameplan, on the ball and off the ball, trying to dominate possession and manage the game.

We are trying to mature as we go through the season. Again we are not getting carried away. It is a massive three points for us and one we can take confidence from.”

Leeds’ James Justin told Sky Sports: “It’s always wonderful to take three points back to the training site.

We deserved it. We needed to recover from our defeat to Arsenal the week before. The lads worked extremely hard, and it’s a huge three points.

On not focusing on Arsenal’s defeat: “Some games in the Premier League, a team really sweeps you away, especially one of their calibre.

Things like this will happen if you do not give it your all. It was swept to one side, and we had to concentrate on the big game tonight, and we did it.” Regarding whether he will concentrate on this weekend’s games:

“We’ll be recovering for Tuesday [against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge].” It’s another chance to earn points and gain another result to keep us on track in the standings. There is a lot to play for.

Regarding competing with clubs higher up the table: “We’re not afraid of anyone in this league, which is exactly how we like it.”We will compete in every game, give it our all, and see what happens.

Some of the football we played tonight was among the best of the season; putting on such a show is impressive.”

Regarding competing with clubs further up the table: “We’re not afraid of anyone in this league, and that’s how we like it.” We will battle in every game, give our all, and see what happens.

Some of the football we played tonight was among the best of the season; to put on such a performance is significant.”

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