Leeds with Wöber in the stands 2-2 against West Ham

Leeds United beat West Ham 2-2 (1-1) at home on Wednesday in front of new acquisition Maximilian Wöber. The team of ex-Salzburg coach Jesse Marsch took the lead in their first Premier League game of the new year through Italian Winfried Gnonto (27th). After conceding goals from Lucas Paqueta and Gianluca Scamacca shortly before and following the break, Rodrigo found an answer (70′). Leeds remain in 14th place in the table for the time being.

Wöber, whose commitment was only made official on Tuesday, was not yet in the squad. The 24-year-old was presented to the fans before the game at Elland Road Stadium. The ÖFB defender posed with a Leeds scarf. Wöber is the club’s most expensive winter signing since legendary striker Robbie Fowler in 2002. The transfer fee to Salzburg, including bonus payments, is said to be up to EUR 20 million. According to the Italian football journalist Fabrizio Romano, Fix had initially agreed on EUR 12 million.

Leeds visit second division side Cardiff City in the FA Cup on Sunday. Wöber might make his league debut for the “Whites” on Friday in a week’s time once morest Aston Villa. In higher regions of the table, Tottenham stayed on the heels of the Champions League places. The “Spurs” shot Crystal Palace away 4-0 (0-0). Harry Kane scored twice shortly following the break (48′, 53′). In addition, Matt Doherty (68th) and Son Heung-min (72nd) were successful. Fifth in the table is only two points behind third place. However, leaders Arsenal are still eleven points behind.

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