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NATHAN SALT AT ELLAND ROAD: Here was Leeds, hammering the Fulham door down for 90 minutes, as the Londoners played survival football, trying to make it back to the team bus unscathed.

DOMINIC KING: It would not be viewed as a sensible starting point for a conversation, to get a Premier League ­manager shaking his head and disagreeing firmly, but here we are.

ROSS HEPPENSTALL AT PRIDE PARK: Farke has not always been fully trusted by sections of the Leeds fanbase but the scenes at the end of this win told a story.

OLIVER HOLT AT ANFIELD: Liverpool deserved a point but they lived on their nerves a little in the closing stages against an improving Leeds side.

Who's coming in? Who might leave? And is there enough money to spend to keep Leeds in the top flight? Here, our Leeds expert SIMON JONES reveals all you need to know.

It has been a giddy week for Leeds United fans and there is no disputing who has given them the most joy. Forget Santa Claus, it is Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who has been dubbed 'the ultimate Christmas gift'.

LUKE POWER AT THE GTECH COMMUNITY STADIUM: Dominic Calvert-Lewin for England? After his goal to salvage a point here, Leeds boss Daniel Farke floated the possibility.

It may feel like 71 per cent of the Earth is covered by water and the other 29 by Moises Caicedo, but no one man should carry such weight that Chelsea cannot compete when he is missing.

Three defeats in a row, a fourth now on the way, and murmurs of discontent ringing louder and louder. Pressure building, speculation over his future growing. So Farke went for it.

What a lucky coincidence it was. City goalkeeper Donnarumma went down just as Leeds began to dominate and recovered just as Guardiola had fixed things.

It comes after Leeds manager Daniel Farke accused Manchester City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma of going down with a 'fake injury' to buy a timeout on Saturday.

JACK GAUGHAN AT ETIHAD STADIUM: Leeds United manager Daniel Farke wants laws changing to stop tactical timeouts and avoid 'fake' injuries to goalkeepers.

JACK GAUGHAN: Struggling Leeds had remarkably fought back from 2-0 down at the interval to level and put themselves in sight of an unlikely and much-needed three points.

Leeds boss Daniel Farke said he shared the fans' 'anger and disappointment' after a 2-1 home defeat to Aston Villa left them in the Premier League relegation zone.

DOMINIC KING AT ELLAND ROAD: The man who had tried his hardest to foster a siege mentality found himself under siege as he solemnly trudged alone in the rain.

A former Leeds forward is in talks to sign for Sheffield United as a free agent, just seven months after leading chants branding Blades manager Chris Wilder a 'w*****'.

Daniel Farke insists he is staying calm as pressure grows on the Leeds boss after the defeat at Nottingham Forest left them only one point above the relegation zone.

Just three months into the season, and despite the fact Leeds currently sit four points outside the relegation zone, the noise around Farke refuses to go away.

SIMON JONES: The star was in talks to join Spanish side Getafe but with that deal failing to materialise, he is maintaining his fitness by working with the Championship pacesetters.

AADAM PATEL AT ELLAND ROAD: Two goals from Brenden Aaronson and Joe Rodon in the first 15 minutes gave Leeds a two-goal lead and before Mateus Fernandes pulled one back.

AADAM PATEL: With eight points from eight games, Leeds are outside the relegation zone in 16th and ahead of Nuno Espirito Santo's West Ham.

The youngster, a skilful, technical number ten, has become a regular at U18 level for Leeds and has also been capped by his country at youth level.

AADAM PATEL AT TURF MOOR: Lesley Ugochukwu opened the scoring in the first half, netting for the second game in a row before Loum Tchaouna added a stunning goal in the second period.

Tottenham Hotspur became the first team to beat Leeds in a league game at Elland Road in over a year after Mohammed Kudus got the winner in the second-half.

AADAM PATEL AT CRAVEN COTTAGE: A drab affair looked to be petering out into a draw before Gudmundsson inadvertently diverted the ball into his own net in the 94th minute.

Daniel Farke insisted that he has already moved on from the disappointment of deadline day and that his Leeds side will 'look to prove the doubters wrong' with the squad they have.

Leeds certainly made a strong start after promotion, bringing in seven signings by the end of the pre-season camp in Germany in July for a combined £90m. But from then, the hierarchy failed.

AADAM PATEL: Last month, Leeds boss Daniel Farke revealed that he told the player he wasn't a part of his plans for the Premier League and the 31-year-old was made to train away from the first team.

Daniel Farke 's side made the short journey south to face Sheffield Wednesday in what was a largely cagey affair at Hillsborough on Tuesday.

Noak Okafor became their latest recruit on Thursday, with the forward joining from AC Milan in a deal worth £18million.

Ampadu was on the receiving end of a late tackle in the second half from Everton's Tim Iroegbunam during Leeds' win on Monday night.

Leeds United are close to agreement on a deal for an AC Milan winger after triumphing 1-0 over Everton on their return to the Premier League on Monday night.

LEWIS STEELE AND AADAM PATEL: Another ironic thing is that the new chapter could well begin against his previous employers.

Jack Harrison stepped onto the pitch and into the storm. As the announcer read out his name, the returning winger, a member of the fabled 2020 promotion side, was met with a wall of boos.

AADAM PATEL IN DUBLIN: The 27-year-old made his debut on Saturday in Leeds' friendly against Milan in Ireland but played just 45 minutes before Karl Darlow came on for the second half.

Harrison came on in the 75th minute in front of a sell-out crowd and was jeered but as his short cameo went on, he was backed by other sections of Leeds fans whenever he touched the ball.

Here, Daily Mail Sport's AADAM PATEL reveals five things he learned from the friendly in Dublin.

The running joke at Leeds United this summer is that if you aren't around 26 years old and tall, then the chances are the club aren't interested.

AADAM PATEL AT ELLAND ROAD: A lively crowd of 35,273 turned out to see Joel Piroe grab a well-taken equaliser in the second half after the visitors had gone ahead through Etta Eyong.

AADAM PATEL IN GERMANY: The players are enjoying a morning bike ride on their recovery day. Whizzing across is Wilfried Gnonto, helmet off and phone out, recording the action and smiling.

Leeds United have signed goalkeeper Lucas Perri from Lyon in a deal worth £15.6million. The 27-year-old Brazilian is expected to become the new No 1 in place of Illan Meslier.

AADAM PATEL IN GERMANY: Leeds United bagged their first win of pre-season as they saw off German third-tier side SC Verl 4-1.

AADAM PATEL IN GERMANY: Speaking to the media after his side beat SC Verl 4-1 in a pre-season friendly, Leeds boss Farke confirmed that the star has asked for a move to his homeland.

AADAM PATEL IN STOCKHOLM: Bamford signed for Leeds in 2018, winning two promotions with the club but has struggled with injuries over the last few years and failed to score last season.

The 27-year-old has signed a four-year deal at Elland Road and becomes Leeds' fifth signing of the summer window since getting promoted to the Premier League.

Leeds have apologised to fans for not being able to attend pre-season games in Germany ahead of their return to the Premier League. Daniel Farke's squad are set for an eight-day training camp.

Leicester City are weighing up a move for a versatile Leeds forward as they plot an immediate return to the Premier League. He spent last season on loan at Championship side Preston North End.

Leeds are back in the big time and desperate to break the promotion curse of the last two seasons, where every Championship side that goes up must come down.

INSIDE THE EFL: The play-offs will provide us with our fix over the next three weeks, but in light of the league campaign coming to a close, Mail Sport has decided to hand out our seasonal awards.

The Yorkshire side wrapped up the Championship title yesterday with a dramatic Manor Solomon injury-time winner against Plymouth, beating second placed Burnley on goal difference.

IAN HERBERT: Though Monday was a glittering day in the storied history of Leeds United, one factor brought anxiety to those of us who long to see the great club embedded in the top flight again.

AADAM PATEL AT ELLAND ROAD: This was a performance of champions. Leeds United aren't quite there yet but they will travel to Plymouth on Saturday in charge of their own destiny.

AADAM PATEL: The first images showing what Elland Road could look like if expansion plans are given the go-ahead have been released by Leeds United.

Leeds - who thrashed Stoke 6-0 - and Burnley were both promoted on Easter Monday after the Clarets beat the Blades at Turf Moor.

EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: Mail Sport understands that Elland Road bosses harbour reservations that the former Norwich City boss is the man to ensure top-flight survival.

AADAM PATEL IN LEEDS: As the sun set shortly after 8pm, the Leeds players walked across the outfield and came out of the other side where a sea of yellow, white and blue awaited.

Scott Parker's side secured their return to the top flight at the first time of asking with a 2-1 win over closest rivals Sheffield United on Monday night, triggering ecstatic celebrations at full time.

Leeds, who were once an established part of the Premier League during the division's formative years, were forced to endure two years away from the top flight on this occasion.

AARON SUTCLIFFE AT THE KASSAM STADIUM - OXFORD UNITED 0-1 LEEDS UNITED: Farke insists Leeds have become relentless in their pursuit of achieving promotion.

Promotion from the Championship will dictate who Leeds pursue but they have already earmarked the need to sign a new goalkeeper, a centre-back, left-back, midfielder, winger and striker.

AADAM PATEL: Daniel Farke has dropped Illan Meslier for Leeds' Championship clash against Luton on Saturday, with Karl Darlow set to replace the Frenchman.

AADAM PATEL AT FRATTON PARK: In the spring sunshine, the all too familiar chant rang around a bouncing Fratton Park as Portsmouth fans began to sing, ' Leeds , Leeds are falling apart again.'

LEEDS 1-1 WEST BROM - JASON MELLOR AT ELLAND ROAD: The kind of which befell the United States' Ryder Cup team when they were on the wrong side of the Miracle of Medinah 13 years ago.

DOMINIC KING AT BRAMALL LANE: The shot was unstoppable and so, it seems, are the team. Joel Piroe's left-foot drive didn't just rip into Sheffield United 's net, it probably tore their heart out too.

The celebrations were only just calming down at a feral Elland Road last Monday when Leeds United's hero Pascal Struijk was told to do his post-game running with the other substitutes.

DAVID COVERDALE: Daniel Farke's men looked set to slip to their first defeat at Elland Road since September when Wilson Isidor's precise first-half strike put Sunderland ahead.

JAMES SHARPE AT VICARAGE ROAD: Another win for Leeds United and another step towards a return to the Premier League for Daniel Farke's side.

JOE BERNSTEIN AT ELLAND ROAD: Solomon struck after only 31 seconds at fortress Elland Road as Leeds United returned to the top of The Championship at Sheffield United 's expense.

DAVID COVERDALE AT ELLAND ROAD: This was a nervous night for Leeds in the first-ever competitive meeting between the Yorkshire sides - and Daniel Farke was relieved to avoid embarrassment.

Djed Spence has insisted that he never lost faith that his Tottenham career would turn around, even after spending the better part of three years completely out of favour.

DAVID COVERDALE AT ELLAND ROAD: Farke's men are now two points clear of Chris Wilder's United, who have a game in hand at Millwall, and three ahead of third-placed Burnley.

SIMON JONES: The 34-year old has been at Leeds United's Thorp Arch training ground over the past week and has been photographed with supporters at Elland Road during Friday game.

JAMES SHIELD AT ELLAND ROAD: But the ease with which Farke 's men moved level on points with leaders Sunderland will concern their nearest rivals in the race for the Premier League .

Daniel Farke's team went to the Stadium of Light with the hope of going top of the second division table, with a win potentially seeing them overtake their opponents in the standings.

SIMON JONES: The Brazil-born former Holland U20 international joined Sheffield United from Coventry City for £15m last summer and signed a four year deal.

SIMON JONES: The Israel international has been given clearance to leave Spurs after a difficult spell with injuries since joining last summer as a free agent.

SIMON JONES: The former Manchester United academy graduate has agreed a move to Elland Road worth £10.2million with a 15 per cent sell on clause for the Spanish side.

SIMON JONES: Gray has caught the attention of the top-flight giants after his stellar performances in the Championship for Daniel Farke's side, who fell just short of promotion last year.

Summerville won the Championship Player of the Year after a stellar campaign at Elland Road, but was unable to guide Leeds back to the Premier League