Leeds can dream about ‘writing another piece of history’ with FA Cup run – Farke

Leeds boss Daniel Farke said his players were “highly motivated” to extend their FA Cup “dream” after a 3-0 win against Norwich saw them reach the quarter-finals for the first time since 2003.

First-half goals from Sean Longstaff and Gabriel Gudmundsson put Leeds in control at Elland Road against Farke’s former club before Joel Piroe’s late effort sealed a place in the hat for Monday night’s last-eight draw.

Farke said: “To be there in the quarter-finals is a big topic. It’s a while ago, I think over two decades ago, that we were there the last time.

“It’s still not realistic for us to win this cup. But who knows? We want to enjoy this cup run a bit longer. The dream is still ongoing and we’re looking forward to the draw – hopefully another home game.

“We haven’t had too many home games in the FA Cup in the last couple of decades and for that, we take it as motivation to be able, perhaps, to write another piece of amazing history for this club.”

Leeds, winners for the only time in 1972, last reached the competition’s last eight in 2003 when they lost 1-0 at Sheffield United under former manager Terry Venables.

Farke, who stressed Premier League survival remained the club’s priority, said: “I have just one wish. It would be great to have a home game. But it’s a blessed position to be in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.

“You still have more or less the big names through, with Liverpool, Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea. So again, we are still not the favourites to win the cup.

“But we also know when we have a good day, we can win, especially one game, against each and every one.

“It’s a good feeling at the moment. It’s a good feeling to be back on the big stage, in this competition. We are definitely highly motivated