Leeds United are in a commanding place on the prime of the Championship with simply 12 video games of the season to go.
Monday evening’s 3-1 victory over Sheffield United at Bramall Lane solely strengthened their grip on computerized promotion, making a Premier League return really feel inevitable.
It was one other comeback efficiency from Leeds, who had overturned a deficit in opposition to Sunderland the earlier week. This time, after falling behind to an early personal aim by Illan Meslier, they regrouped and took management. Junior Firpo’s highly effective header introduced them degree earlier than Ao Tanaka made it 2-1 within the 89th minute.
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Joel Piroe then sealed the win along with his fifteenth aim of the season, sending the away followers into raptures.
Regardless of the scoreline, Sheffield United gave Leeds considered one of their hardest exams of the season. Chris Wilder’s aspect performed some glorious soccer at occasions and triggered actual issues for the league leaders.
One of many key speaking factors got here late within the sport when Gustavo Hamer, who had been disregarded of the beginning XI, discovered himself on the centre of controversy. The midfielder got here on within the second half and was rapidly booked for a reckless problem on Jayden Bogle.
Sheffield United man Gustavo Hamer ‘fortunate to remain on the pitch’
Then, within the 86th minute, Tanaka skillfully turned previous Hamer, solely to be introduced down by the Sheffield United man. Tony Dorigo, co-commentating on LUTV, believed Hamer was lucky to keep away from a second yellow and a subsequent crimson card.
Leeds followers will probably be celebrating one other huge win, however it might have been a good greater turning level had the referee made a distinct name.
“He simply goes straight by way of the again of him, you suppose if he didn’t have a yellow already then the referee may need awarded one. Tanaka’s isn’t any worse than that. He’s a fortunate boy to nonetheless be on the pitch.”
