Leeds 3-3 Liverpool: Daniel Farke on Leeds’ week of hope after Premier League comeback

For Farke, the pressure was close to boiling point, with BBC Sport reporting that, according to sources, the process of identifying potential replacements had already begun.

But with four points against three of England’s top teams in eight days, Farke’s job will be safe for now.

The Leeds boss was asked by Sky Sports if this was one of his best weeks as a Premier League manager, and said: “No, one of the most exhausting ones.

“If you play against Pep Guardiola, Enzo Maresca and today against Arne Slot and their world-class teams, we know in terms of quality we can’t compete with them, so we have to be spot on in tactical terms and try and surprise them sometimes and change the game a little bit.

“Yes, it’s joyful after the game to get good results but, to be honest, I’m happy that I can spend the weekend with coffee and cake on the sofa.”

Even when Leeds lost four in a row, Farke insists he “never lost faith”.

“It’s not a question I am even thinking about – because before this week, I was 100% convinced,” he added. “I work with these guys every day and I see what it means to them and how united they are and their spirit and togetherness.

“It is outstanding. I am a big believer that you get what you invest in and these boys are willing to invest and to present this club in the best possible way.

“It’s a long road. Nothing is achieved yet, but we should take lots of confidence out of this.”