Everton 1-1 Leeds: What Farke and Justin said
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Leeds United boss Daniel Farke, speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "It's a tough place to go, especially without a few key players, and to come away with a point is a good result for us.
"We were a bit unlucky that, out of our dominance and chances created in the first half, we did not score the second goal. In the second half, it was clear that at some point Everton would show up and have some chances. We didn't allow too many. I'm a bit disappointed - we could have defended the goal situation sharper.
"I haven't checked the expected goals and shots against, but the gut feeling was that even in this moment we were the better side. There was not much missing at all to win this game.
"We were dominant, we were brave out of possession, defensively well structured and brave on the ball. It was not to be to win it but we take a point and move on."
On momentum: "It is a nice sign that we are moving one step closer to our goal. To come here and put in this performance is encouraging, but the job is not done yet. We have to keep going and need to win more points - and for that, it is important that we are competitive like this.
"In seasons you have ups and downs. We have momentum and we want to ride the momentum further."
On James Justin's performance and goal: "He embodies a lot of what we are about. Great team spirit, great character and great lad. Whenever, wherever I need him, he always delivers. I can count on him to be a reliable player and he is a top character. It's great we have him at Leeds United."
Leeds goalscorer Justin, speaking to Sky Sports: "We started the first half pretty well. We played quite well and went a goal up and had a few chances to make it more. They're a decent side and coming away to a place like this, they'll have their spells. We'll take a point.
"We had trust in the way we were playing and we had confidence coming into the game. It's ebbs and flows in football and you have to ride the wave when you can."
On his goal: "I got a bit of stick from one of the coaching staff because he said I arrive in the box too quickly, so I hung back. Glad to get on the scoresheet.
"It's a big step in the right direction for me. I've been playing recently and my body is feeling good."
What changed for Everton? "They brought on my mate Kiernan [Dewsbury-Hall]. He was very good and finding space in the pocket. He was good when they brought him on - and the centre-half too [Jarrad Branthwaite]. That's the quality they have.
"We're not afraid to talk about our goal and that's to stay in the Premier League - no matter what. We want to keep putting points on the board."
Did you know?
No side has lost fewer Premier League games since the start of December than Leeds United's one, while only Aston Villa (22), Manchester City (21), Arsenal (20), Manchester United and Fulham (both 17) have collected more points in that time than their 15.
Justin has scored in two of his past three games, having netted against Derby County in the FA Cup - as many goals as in his previous 47 matches.