After three wins in a row, United failed to extend their run at Blackburn Rovers. As usual, the Whites dominated possession, but their build-up seemed ponderous and lacking in menace.

DANIEL FARKE admitted a slow start cost his Leeds United team dearly as they missed out on an opportunity to go top of the Championship again after defeat at Ewood Park.

Blackburn stopped Leeds returning to the top of the Championship with a hard-fought 1-0 victory at Ewood Park. Todd Cantwell’s first-half penalty, converted after Ao Tanaka had felled Tyrhys Dolan in the area, proved enough for in-form Rovers to post a third win on the spin.