Leeds United secured a dramatic 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest with Anton Stach's late free-kick. The win came as Oliver Glasner lost his first Premier League game in charge of Forest.
The game was decided by a set piece, with Stach curling in an 88th-minute free-kick that caught Forest goalkeeper Matz Sels off guard.
Leeds United, who finished 14th in the Premier League last season with 47 points, were imposing and always looked more threatening, rationing Forest to moments. In the first half, Harry Wilson had a debut goal disallowed when the assistant referee raised his flag for offside.
Why it matters for Leeds United
The win is a significant boost for Leeds United, who are looking to improve on their recent form, having scored 49 goals and conceded 56 last season, resulting in a -7 goal difference. They are currently 38 points behind leaders Arsenal.
Leeds United will look to build on this win, with several key players currently sidelined, including Gabriel Gudmundsson, Mateo Joseph, and Wilfried Gnonto. They will face Forest again in a Carabao Cup rematch on Tuesday.
As of the end of last season, Leeds United's league standing was 14th in the Premier League, with 47 points from 38 games, and a recent form of LWDWD. They will be looking to improve on this record in the new season.
