Leeds inch closer to safety after 3-1 win over Burnley
Leeds inch closer to safety after 3-1 win over Burnley
Stach, Okafor and Calvert-Lewin struck as Leeds beat Burnley 3-1, pushing their Premier League survival bid closer to safety.
Leeds United moved a step closer to Premier League safety on a crucial afternoon, sealing a 3-1 victory over Burnley. Anton Stach, Noah Okafor and Dominic Calvert-Lewin found the net as Leeds took control for long spells and silenced any doubts around their campaign.
That result leaves Leeds nine points clear of the relegation zone with several games to spare, a margin that could prove decisive in their bid to stay in the top flight next season.
Manager Daniel Farke spoke of a practical blueprint for survival, praising the players for their resilience, work rate and ability to convert chances when it mattered.
Leeds will now turn their attention to maintaining momentum in a run-in that will test nerve and consistency, with the mood among supporters turning increasingly optimistic about their chances of remaining in the top division.
