Ao Tanaka scored an 89th-minute header and Joel Piroe struck two minutes later as Leeds United moved 5 factors clear on the Championship summit by coming from behind with 18 minutes remaining at second-placed Sheffield United.
WOW.
Joel Piroe with an absolute ROCKET to safe the win for Leeds United! 🚀 pic.twitter.com/ZkcOiH0QrX
— Sky Sports activities Soccer (@SkyFootball) February 24, 2025
Midfielder Tanaka guided in Junior Firpo’s flick and ahead Piroe hammered in from outdoors the field to present the guests a seven-point cushion over third-placed Burnley with a big aim superiority within the race for computerized promotion to the Premier League.
“It’s déjà vu for Leeds United… it’s FARKE TIME once more!” 🤯
Ao Tanaka heads house within the 89th minute and absolutely Leeds have snatched all three factors! pic.twitter.com/TrsCp2eFjG
— Sky Sports activities Soccer (@SkyFootball) February 24, 2025
Illan Meslier’s 14th-minute own-goal had put the Blades on target for high spot earlier than Firpo arrived contained in the field to move an emphatic equaliser from Dan James’ right-wing cross.
Junior Firpo with a THUNDEROUS header to transform Dan James’ cross and draw Leeds stage! 💣 pic.twitter.com/tjhtmRrTLp
— Sky Sports activities Soccer (@SkyFootball) February 24, 2025
Meslier had dropped two crosses earlier than blundering for the opener, when he initially tipped Callum O’Hare’s header towards the underside of the crossbar, just for Tyrese Campbell’s header from the rebound to hit a submit and bounce in off the goalkeeper.
“Bramall Lane BEDLAM!” 💥
It’s removed from fairly, however Sheffield United have the lead after Illan Meslier palms it into his personal web! pic.twitter.com/WdGcobSibI
— Sky Sports activities Soccer (@SkyFootball) February 24, 2025
Leeds have been lucky to not have been behind sooner when Meslier mistimed a catch and was redeemed by Ilia Gruev’s goalline clearance.
🖐️ @LUFC go 5 factors clear on the high and 7 away from third!#EFL | #SkyBetChampionship pic.twitter.com/zKP3O7p65o
— Sky Guess Championship (@SkyBetChamp) February 24, 2025
Suspended Leeds supervisor Daniel Farke watched from the stands as his facet prolonged their unbeaten league run to 16 video games, final dropping within the second tier at Blackburn Rovers on November 30.
