NafisaJoe Hart was blown away as Leeds United secured victory over Crystal Palace on Saturday.
Leeds scored four to beat Palace in a massive result for Daniel Farke to continue the superb run of recent form at Elland Road.
The tactical change in LS11 continues to pay dividends as Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored for Leeds once again against Palace.
It could have been better for the hosts if Brendan Aaronson and Leeds had been given a penalty after what looked like a Tyrick Mitchell foul.
The performance against the Eagles was superb, but it was the Whites’ threat in attacking situations that caught the eye of Hart.
Joe Hart loved Leeds threat vs Crystal Palace
Troy Deeney may not rate Calvert-Lewin, but there’s no doubt how great he has been in recent weeks in securing goals in five consecutive games.
The Englishman grabbed another two on Saturday as he continued his superb run of form after a frustrating start to life in Yorkshire.
He was just one plus point in a stellar attacking showcase from Farke’s side, proving that route one football can be effective in the Premier League.
Calvert-Lewin bagged a brace, and Ethan Ampadu got on the scoresheet in the aftermath of a corner, before Anton Stach scored a free-kick, proving Leeds’ threat from these scenarios.
Hart picked out this element of the Elland Road, showing as he piled heavy praise on the Whites and their attacking performance.
He said: “Oh my goodness me, the threat from set pieces today, Leeds. Elland Road was absolutely rocking every time a throw-in, Ampadu here, sending absolute missiles into it.
“We’ve highlighted Calvert-Lewin against Wharton, but really, really sharp, round the back, loses his man, this man is on fire at the moment, you can’t give him two opportunities from that close, an excellent start for Leeds.
“They were looking so threatening, as we highlight Calvert-Lewin and Wharton again, Ampadu sends one in, and Bijol, who actually gets an assist, excellent header, and he’s really on fire at the moment, deadly in front of goal. Leeds look really, really good going forward.“
Leeds find way to win Premier League matches
Just five games ago, the Whites looked destined for relegation after four consecutive defeats in the Premier League.
Losses against Brighton, Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa were hugely frustrating before the defeat against Manchester City showed plenty of positives.
The change to play three centre-backs has helped to get the best out of everyone in white, particularly Calvert-Lewin.
Having more height and physicality on the side is a change that has also paid off, with the various set-piece goals on show against Crystal Palace.
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