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Ilia Gruev: It is a solid start

Midfielder speaks after draw with Newcastle.

Ilia Gruev post Newcastle

Leeds United made it four points from the opening three Premier League games after a goalless draw with Newcastle at Elland Road.

Daniel Farke’s side impressed against the Magpies, leaving midfielder Ilia Gruev pleased with the team’s performance after the full-time whistle.

“I think it was very mature from us,” the Bulgarian international explained. “I think we had good chances. We could also even create more chances.

“I think how we pressed and what kind of intensity today you could see on the pitch was really good on a really high level against a really good team who play in the Champions League and I think we can be pleased with it.

“Of course we want to win but I think it is a very solid and good performance at home. In these two games at home, we didn’t concede one goal. We won four points against Everton and a Champions League team.

“So in general, I would say it is a good, solid start from us and we want to continue like this. Of course, it is only three game days. We have to show this over 38 games.

“It is a long way to go and we have to stay on the ground, work hard and keep doing what we are doing but also you can have a self-confidence I think because we deserve it now after these three games.

“The players who come in, they dig into it and they see what our mentality is. We have to keep going like this and then we will have a good season.

“I think the fans are really important for us, and you can see now the first two games, four points. The atmosphere is always great. You can see how they push us. This is going to be a key factor for us this season.”

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