Leeds United take pride from making Manchester City 'quite nervous'
LEEDS UNITED came away from their game with Manchester City disappointed not to take any points, but proud of how hard they pushed their opponents.
Antoine Semenyo's goal in first-half stoppage-time was all that separated the sides on a night when Whites manager Daniel Farke was red-carded after the final whistle for protesting to referee Peter Bankes that not enough stoppage-time was played.
But Leeds could be pleased with how well they played, limiting City to only a few really good chances and missing three of their own, through Brenden Aaronson and twice Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
"We are disappointed in each other that we didn't get something out of this game, because we put a really great shift in once again, like this team always does," said Leeds assistant manager Eddie Reiner, speaking to the media with Farke not allowed to.
"We are completely proud of the performance, and we shake ourselves, recover, and make sure we put another shift in (at home to Sunderland on Tuesday).
"We pushed them all the way through the game. You could see the opposition bench, they were quite nervous. Sadly we didn't convert the situations we had."
Largely underworked, Karl Darlow made one outstanding save to deny Marc Guehi. Goalkeeper has been a problem position for Leeds this season.
"I think all his performances so far really give great security," insisted Reiner. "He makes saves and is always reliable.
"He's experienced enough, I don't think he needs a good game to get confidence. It was another great performance by Karl."
Farke will be banned from the touchline on Tuesday, and Joe Rodon is a doubt after coming off with a hamstring injury.
"We need to assess him," said Reiner. "Hopefully it's nothing too serious."