Leeds United were beaten 2-1 at Huddersfield Town on Sunday.
Leeds United star Pontus Jansson has sent a message to fans after Sunday’s 2-1 defeat at Huddersfield Town
The two West Yorkshire rivals locked horns again on Sunday having faced off against each other in September, with Huddersfield running out 1-0 winners at Elland Road on that occasion.
Isaiah Brown of Huddersfield Town (L) and Pontus Jansson of Leeds United in action
On Sunday, Leeds made the short trip to the John Smith’s Stadium to take on the Terriers, in what was an important game for both teams given their respective hopes of winning promotion this season.
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Chelsea loanee Izzy Brown put Huddersfield in front from close range before Chris Wood equalised for Leeds before half time, rounding goalkeeper Danny Ward from Kyle Bartley’s knock-down before tapping home.
Leeds United Manager Garry Monk and Huddersfield Town Manager David Wagner clash before both being sent to the stands
Both sides had chances to win the game, but it was Huddersfield who claimed all three points late on, with German defender Michael Hefele pouncing after a deflection fell into his path.
Tempers flared before the final whistle as managers Garry Monk and David Wagner clashed, with both sets of players then becoming involved in a fracas, with Leeds defender Pontus Jansson rushing over to defend his manager Monk.
The Swede – who agreed a permanent deal with the Whites on Thursday – took to Twitter after the final whistle to send a message to supporters about the result and the ensuing scrap between the two sides.
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Jansson admitted it was tough to lose the game so late on, but is already looking towards next weekend’s game against Cardiff City, and commented on the scuffle, stating that he was proud of how Leeds players and staff stand up for each other.
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