Ao Tanaka scored an 89th-minute header and Joel Piroe scored five points two minutes later when Leed’s United left five points at the championship summit by returning to Sheffield United in second place.
WOW.
Joel Piroe with an absolute rocket to secure the victory for Leeds United! 🚀 pic.twitter.com/zkcoih0qrx
– Sky Sport Football (@Skyfootball) February 24, 2025
Midfielder Tanaka led in a film by Junior Firpo and striker Piroe hammered from outside the penalty area to the visitors a seven-point Premier League.
“It’s Déjà Vu for Leeds United … it’s Farke time again!” 🤯
Ao Tanaka drives home in the 89th minute and Leeds certainly collected all three points! pic.twitter.com/trscp2efjg
– Sky Sport Football (@Skyfootball) February 24, 2025
Illan Meslier’s 14th minute had brought the blades on course for the top position before Firpo arrived in the box to advertise the emphatically compensation of Dan James’ right cross.
Junior Firpo with a thundering header to convert Dan James’ cross and pull Leeds Level! 💣 pic.twitter.com/tjhtmrrtlp
– Sky Sport Football (@Skyfootball) February 24, 2025
Meslier had two crosses before he was on his head for the start, with Callum O’Hare’s header hit the bottom of the slat in front of Tyrese Campbell’s header from the rebound and crashed into the goalkeeper.
“Bramall Lane Bedlam!” 💥
It’s anything but pretty, but Sheffield United has the lead after Illan Meslier folds it into his own network! pic.twitter.com/wdgcobsibi
– Sky Sport Football (@Skyfootball) February 24, 2025
Leeds was lucky enough not to be back when Meslier found a hook and was redeemed by Ilia Gruev’s goaline clearance.
🖐️ @Lufc Go five points at the top and seven from third place!#Efl | #Skybetchampionship pic.twitter.com/zkp3o7p65o
– Sky Bet Championship (@SkyBetchamp) February 24, 2025
Spanned Leeds Daniel Farke from the stands how his side expanded her side unbeaten league run to 16 games, most recently lost in the second stage at Blackburn Rovers on November 30th.
