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For much of this season, Leeds United have employed possession-based tactics, but after Middlesbrough won the arm wrestle for the ball in a crazy first half at the Riverside Stadium on Monday, Daniel Farke's tactics changed. “We said at half-time we don't want to be in a basketball game the whole match," striker Patrick Bamford said after the game. Without a victory in three matches, United had been accused of being predictable and of having trouble breaking teams down that sit back against them.

It has been a season with very little to cheer about, but two moments of joy have come in the games against our rivals for the league's wooden spoon: Sheffield United have lost both games to us, conceding nine goals along the way. Now I understand the raised eyebrows.

Saturday was a great day to be a Brentford fan as we secured another season in the Premier League – barring a massive set of improbable results. With Bryan Mbeumo outstanding in the front three and Ethan Pinnock imperious at the back, and even in front of goal too, it showed just what we can do with a much stronger side. It was clear the players and staff now think we are safe and the post-match scenes were reminiscent of those at Watford at a similar stage of our first Premier League season, when again an away victory secured our survival.

There is no time to stop and regret the weekend's mistakes for Chelsea and their staff. It feels like they only just stepped off the pitch after another heart-breaking defeat - this time against Manchester City - but they are back in action already when they go to Arsenal in the Premier League later. Mauricio Pochettino refused to complain about this scheduling, taking the high road while other coaches get in the mud battling with the FA and those behind the scenes making the decisions.

There is no doubt David Moyes has overseen one of the most successful eras in the club's modern history over the past four years. When he does leave, he should go down as a West Ham hero, and some may argue he deserves legend status for the way in which he has positively impacted our club. The likes of Alan Shearer and Stuart Pearce have both resorted to "be careful what you wish for" statements in recent weeks, suggesting West Ham fans have no right to be looking for more than what they are currently getting.

Arsenal’s progress this season is clear, even if they again fall short up against the behemoth that is Manchester City. The Gunners were controlled and convincing in their 2-0 win over Wolves on Saturday, and made it six Premier League away games in a row without conceding a goal. This defensive record is achieved through brilliant defending from the front but standing at the base is David Raya, a summer signing to which many raised their eyebrows.

Former Galaxy midfielder Eddie Lewis has built a post-career business with TOCA Football, a technology-based training platform growing in popularity.