GABRIEL GUDMUNDSSON dropped an absolute clanger by heading past his own keeper Karl Darlow in stoppage time to gift Fulham victory.
The Swedish defender, under no real pressure, conspired to nod a Ryan Sessegnon corner into his own net.
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Gudmundsson (on the ground) can only look on as his horror gaffe cost Leeds a pointCredit: Reuters
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Calvin Bassey and Tom Cairney celebrate wildly after their side’s good fortuneCredit: Reuters
It is one of the most baffling own goals you will see.
That moment of madness cost Leeds what would have been a well deserved point.
But they can only blame themselves for not taking their chances.
They still have only managed one goal this season — a Lukas Nmecha penalty in the 1-0 win against Everton.
It is worry that they have not scored in open play in 360 minutes of Prem football — and is why the German boss has been crying out for reinforcements in the forward line.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin was only able to head straight at Bernd Leno when he met a lovely Brenden Aaronson cross.
While Sean Longstaff cracked the crossbar with a shot from distance — and Aaronson himself had an angled effort kept out by the Fulham keeper.
Fulham record-signing — £34.6million man Kevin — started on the bench after joining from Shakhtar on transfer deadline day and did not come on until the final 14 minutes.
And he almost scored a stunner when his long-range shot was kept out by Darlow.
Wilson — who had been linked with a move to Leeds during the summer — was the only change made by Silva from their last game at Chelsea, coming in for Tim Castagme.
Calvert-Lewin made his first Leeds start as Farke opted to make five changes from the goalless draw at Newcastle before the international break.
In came Ethan Ampadu, Aaronson, Anton Stach, Noah Okafor and Darlow.
Leeds had a huge chance to move in front when Calvin-Lewin managed to find himself unmarked to meet a superb Aaronson cross — but he was only able to head straight at Leno.
Neither side had got into a proper rhythm.
The visitors were looking to get the ball up quick towards their frontmen but Fulham were comfortably dealing with that approach.
But the Cottagers were struggling to create anything to trouble Darlow — who was making his first Prem appearance in almost four years with first-choice Lucas Perri injured.
Noah Okafor played a couple of nice stepovers before the ball fell to Stach but his effort was charged down.
Jayden Bogle charged down the right flank and attempted an ambitious effort from an angle but it was deflected out for a corner.
Leeds were denied going in front on the stroke of half-time when Longstaff left fly from 25 yards after running on to a Calvert-Lewin header.
header but his effort clipped the top of the bar.
And Fulham keeper Leno denied the visitors going in front at the start of the second half.
With torrential rain and even hail lashing down on Craven Cottage Aaronson’s angled effort was kept out.
And then Kenny Tete and Calvin Bassey both slid in to block Okafor, who looked set to pull the trigger 15 yards out.
Bogle also saw an effort charged down after he was allowed to run forward without being challenged.
Darlow then made a fantastic save to keep out a curling Wilson effort that was destined for the top left corner.
That was to be Wilson’s last action as he was hauled off by Silva along with Josh King, who were replaced by Emile Smith Rowe and Adama Traore.
Fulham had been controlling the ball well without making many inroads.
And they finally got the crowd off their seats.
First Gabriel Gudmundsson was turned by Alex Iwobi and Joachim Anderson’s cross was met by Muniz.
But his downward header was kept out by Darlow.
Then Smith Rowe burst through before his shot was pushed on to the post by Darlow.
Finally Silva opted to throw on Kevin with 14 minutes left.
And he almost brought the house down with a ripper that Darlow tipped over.
But then came Gudmundsson’s moment of madness to give Fulham victory.
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Emile Smith Rowe has an attempt on goal as both teams struggled to make a breakthroughCredit: Getty
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The late howler was a bitter blow for Leeds boss Daniel FarkeCredit: Reuters
MANCHESTER United fans and neutrals alike have revisited a video of Jose Mourinho from last year as evidence that he could be on his way back to Old Trafford.
Jose Mourinho has been linked with a return to Manchester United after comments he made last yearCredit: AFP
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He told the press that he would be interested in moving to a bottom half Premier League teamCredit: X / BBCMOTD
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The 62-year-old legend currently manages Fenerbahce in TurkeyCredit: X / BBCMOTD
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Mourinho previously spent two years managing UtdCredit: X / BBCMOTD
The iconic manager made comments last October hinting that he would be open to a return to a bottom-half Premier League side, after his Fenerbahce side secured a draw in the Europa League AGAINST Man Utd.
He told the press: “The best thing I have to do is – when I leave Fenerbahce – I go to a club that doesn’t play Uefacompetitions.
“So if any club in England, from the bottom of the table, needs coach in two years – I am ready to go.
Fans across the English game this window have jumped on the bandwagon, with Leeds, West Ham, Wolves and Utd fans all linking themselves to the manager through the video on social media.
One United fan succinctly commented on the post: “So Mourinho is going back to Man Utd, innit?”
Fans are split on the Portuguese, who already spent two years at the helm at Old Trafford between 2016-18, but at least some of the Red Devils faithful would be open to the move.
Speaking on the players, one X user commented: “None of them can manage the pressure and the culture of winning. We just need Jose Mourinho back.”
Fans of other clubs have also been circling around the old clip as it circulates on X.
One Leeds fan commented:” “I don’t care if he got us relegated, this needs to happen.”
A Hammers fan added: “Feel like Mourinho and West Ham would be pure entertainment. Let it happen, fate.”
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MANCHESTER UNITED are at rock bottom after the biggest cup upset saw the club crash out of the Carabao Cup second-round to League Two Grimsby Town on penalties.
Ruben Amorim’s United lost to a four-tier side for the first time ever.
The home fans sang “you’re getting sacked in the morning” to Amorim throughout and you can’t help but wonder if they’re right.
BUKAYO SAKA and Martin Odegaard’s are doubts for Liverpool after hobbling off against Leeds.
Both players were struck down with injuries either side of half-time.
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Bukayo Saka appeared to pick up a hamstring injury
Captain Odegaard fell awkwardly under a challenge and appeared to hurt his shoulder.
He initially continued but was hauled off after a few minutes and replaced by Ethan Nwaneri.
Arsenal were 1-0 ahead at the time and did not take long to add another, Saka firing past the keeper shortly after Odegaard went off.
But the Gunners talisman also picked up an injury, lasting just eight minutes into the second half.
Saka appeared to suffer a hamstring injury and he received treatment before hobbling off.
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The atmosphere had completely gone in what was an uninspiring 46 minutes.
But they win the ball back high up and Timber feeds a ball down the outside for Saka, inside the box on his right foot.
He has Gyokeres waiting for a cut back but Saka makes the right choice in ignoring that and firing a right-footed shot over the shoulder of Perri who probably should do better and into the top corner!
That’ll likely be game over now here and a much-needed second for Arsenal.
GOAL!! ARSENAL 2-0 Leeds
BUKAYO SAKA makes it two in first half injury time!
