Leeds United’s ability to find the net has waned over the last four games. After scoring three against Wolves and two against Bournemouth, one was netted against Tottenham Hotspur.

Against a Champions League side, that is perhaps forgivable, but failing to find the net against Burnley, a direct relegation rival, has left a sour taste in the mouth. Daniel Farke pointed to the post-game statistics but he underlined that only goals win games.

As many as 19 shots rained in on Burnley but just four were on target and Martin Dubravka was only truly troubled once. Brenden Aaronson’s missed chance was typical of United’s attacking story this season.

Farke had already urged his side to be more clinical prior to the international break but his team are in fact on a downward trajectory. The lack of chances Dominic Calvert-Lewin had at Turf Moor was notable, his ambitious but wayward overhead kick his only real effort on goal.

The striker won his flick-ons and duels yet Leeds need him to score more. One goal in...