Leeds United Strengthens Promotion Bid with Dramatic Win Over Sheffield United

Late goals from Ao Tanaka and Joël Piroe secure a 3-1 victory, leaving Leeds five points clear at the top of the Championship table.

Leeds United defeated Sheffield United 3-1 in a pivotal match in the race for promotion to the Premier League.
The victory leaves Leeds five points ahead of second-placed Sheffield United and seven points clear of third-placed Burnley with 12 matches remaining.
Ao Tanaka's 89th-minute header and Joël Piroe's long-range strike in stoppage time sealed the win after Junior Firpo had equalized earlier in the second half.
Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier's early error gave Sheffield United the lead, but Leeds recovered with a strong second-half performance.
Manager Daniel Farke, serving a touchline ban, emphasized the importance of staying focused as Leeds approaches a favorable run of fixtures in their promotion campaign.