Farke during the clash with Burnley (Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN/AFP via Getty Images)

Alan Shearer and Micah Richards both believe there are reasons for Leeds United to remain positive despite their 2-0 defeat to Burnley in the Premier League on Saturday.

Daniel Farke’s side were beaten by goals from Lesley Ugochukwu and Loum Tchaouna at Turf Moor, but the scoreline did not reflect the balance of play. Leeds dominated possession for much of the contest and created numerous chances, only to fall short in front of goal.

Farke’s men recorded an expected goals (xG) total of more than 2.5, fired 19 shots to Burnley’s four, and missed four big chances. Speaking on Match of the Day, Richards praised their display despite the result.

“Leeds were excellent apart from putting the ball in the back of the net,” he said. “They dominated, Burnley stayed in the game, took their chances — Kyle Walker with a great cross — and the second one, what a strike.”

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