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Paolo’s goal was better
Wilfried Gnonto shrugged off comparisons with fellow Italian Paolo Di Canio last night after netting a scissor-kick volley as Leeds beat Cardiff 5-2.
The in-form attacker impressed again to help his side book an FA Cup fourth round showdown with Boreham Wood or Accrington Stanley, who collide in a third round replay on Tuesday night.
But Gnonto was quick to play down talk that the first of his two goals at Elland Road was reminiscent of Di Canio’s sublime effort for West Ham in 2000 — three years before the 19-year-old was born.
He said: “Yeah, I think his goal was better. I think so [but] I think mine was also good.
“We wanted to start the game well and are happy we did it. We conceded two goals at the end but still did a great match.
“We had a lot of chances, we could score even more, I could score even more. But yeah, we take the positives and try take it into Sunday [against Brentford].”
Patrick Bamford came off the bench to bag his own double against the Bluebirds but Gnonto is relishing the increased competition.
He added: “I think it is better for the team when we have all of these options. We just try to do our best.”
Carney wants more
Carney Chukwuemeka is determined to become a regular feature in Graham Potter’s side after making his first start for Chelsea in last Sunday’s 1-0 win over Crystal Palace.
The 19-year-old attacker, who joined the Blues from Aston Villa in August 2022, had been used as an impact sub before the London derby at Stamford Bridge.
He was delighted to play his part as Kai Havertz’s fine header lifted the pressure and secured a much-needed win for the beleaguered hosts.
And Chukwuemeka is hoping to make Potter’s starting line-up once again when Chelsea travel to Liverpool on Saturday.
He said: “I couldn’t wait to get on the pitch and it was a good first start experience for me. From the warm-up, from when I knew I was starting, I was buzzing already.
“I’m loving it at the minute and long may it continue.”
