LEEDS UNITED'S impressive performances and unexpected points return from three teak-tough looking fixtures against Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City have seen many observers re-evaluate their Premier League credentials.

As far as Daniel Farke is concerned, they have never been in doubt, with the United manager bridling at any suggestions that the trio of strong displays have proved that they belong in the top-flight.

Farke said: "I was even convinced that we belong in this league before we won the (Championship) title with 100 points.

"You don't win a Premier League season lottery; you have to earn it and that's what we did.

LEEDS, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 06: Brenden Aaronson (L), Wilfried Gnonto (C) and Ao Tanaka of Leeds United (2R) celebrate the teams late draw in the Premier League match between Leeds United and Liverpool at Elland Road on December 06, 2025 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Molly Darlington/Getty Images)

placeholder image — LEEDS, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 06: Brenden Aaronson (L), Wilfried Gnonto (C) and Ao Tanaka of Leeds United (2R) celebrate the teams late draw in the Premier League match between Leeds United and Liverpool at Elland Road on December 06, 2025 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Molly Darlington/Getty Images)

"Also the games before (earlier this season), we had (just) one game away at Arsenal where we had no chance.

"But in all the other games, we were competitive and in many, we were even the better side. So I was there with full belief before the week (of games against City, Chelsea and Liverpool) during the week and also after it."

While United's tally of four points from a possible nine against those three aforesaid sides has caught the eye, Farke insists that he is not in the business of setting targets from small pockets of games and is focusing on the wider picture over the course of the league season.

The German, whose side visit Brentford on Sunday before entering Crystal Palace on Saturday week, added: "It makes no sense. You never know how a game develops.

Daniel Farke has been praised for his recent Leeds United tweaks.

"I know that in the end, I want to have at least nine wins (over the season). I want at least one point per game because this keeps you in the Premier League.

"The point feels like win (against Liverpool), but it's also just a point and we need to win many more points. Nothing is achieved yet and we have to keep going."