Leeds head coach Daniel Farke states he will only remain if the club matches his ambition, seeking more than just Premier League survival and emphasizing the need for a clear project, including retaining key players and strategic signings.
Premier League survival and European qualification battles reach critical point as Leeds can secure safety by beating managerless Burnley, while Eddie Howe faces an audition to keep his Newcastle job against Brighton. Chelsea's interim coach Calum McFarlane faces first expected win against Forest, and Tottenham's relegation fight continues under Roberto De Zerbi.
Chelsea reached the FA Cup final with a 1-0 victory over Leeds United thanks to Enzo Fernández's first-half header. Interim manager Calum McFarlane, replacing the sacked Liam Rosenior this week, secured a first domestic trophy chance since 2018. Goalkeeper Robert Sánchez made several fine saves to frustrate Daniel Farke's side, while Chelsea ended a run of five straight Premier League defeats without scoring.
Leeds United face Chelsea in an FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Sunday, their first since 1987. The match represents a remarkable turnaround for Leeds, who suffered heartbreak at the same venue in 2024 when they lost the Championship playoff final to Southampton. Rather than sacking manager Daniel Farke, the club backed him and he delivered the Championship title with 100 points. Leeds now have 40 Premier League points and are practically safe, with victory over Chelsea potentially returning them to Europe for the first time since the early 2000s.
