Leeds United pulled off a dramatic 3-1 win over Sheffield United, extending their lead at the top of the Championship by five points. It was their second comeback in a row after beating Sunderland last week.

Sheffield United took the lead when Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier made a mistake. He tried to save a header from Callum O'Hare, but the ball hit the bar. Tyrese Campbell’s rebound hit the post and bounced off Meslier into the net, giving the home team the lead.

Leeds found their rhythm in the second half. Junior Firpo equalised with a powerful header from Dan James' cross. With the game nearing a draw, Ao Tanaka scored a header off a corner in the 89th minute to give Leeds the lead. Moments later, Joel Piroe sealed the win with a brilliant strike from 20 yards, making it 3-1.

With this win, Leeds have not lost in their last 16 matches. They are seven points ahead of third-place Burnley. Sheffield United, who had won four games in a row before this, stayed in second place, with two points between them and Burnley.

Leeds shows resilience after a rough start

The game didn’t start well for Leeds. Meslier struggled early on, almost scoring an own goal from a corner. Then, he misjudged a long throw-in that caused more trouble. Despite making a big save on O'Hare’s header, Meslier’s luck ran out. He couldn’t stop Campbell’s header from hitting the post, and the ball bounced off him into his net.

In the last part of the first half, Leeds had a few chances but couldn’t score. They were much better in the second half. Firpo’s header brought the game level. Meslier also made big saves to stop Sheffield United from getting another goal.

In the final minutes, Tanaka scored with a header from a corner, and then Piroe added a long shot that sealed the victory. Leeds showed great spirit, proving why they’re at the top of the table.

Sheffield United left disappointed

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder gave credit to Leeds for their strong performance. He said his team played well at the start but lost control late. He was upset about giving up two goals in the last minutes, mostly from set-pieces.

Leeds manager Daniel Farke was proud of his team’s fight after a tough start. He said they found extra energy in the second half and deserved the win. Farke stressed that each win brings them closer to their goal of staying on top.

Next games for both teams

Leeds will now face West Bromwich Albion on Saturday, hoping to keep their strong form. Sheffield United will look to bounce back against Queens Park Rangers on the same day.

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Leeds United fought hard to defeat Sunderland 2-1 at Elland Road on a cold night. The match started with the latter team leading the board when Wilson Isidor scored a great goal. He showed skill and speed, leaving Leeds' defence behind.

Despite trailing, Leeds didn’t give up. Coach Daniel Farke made key changes, bringing in Pascal Struijk as a substitute. He quickly made an impact, scoring two goals in the game's final minutes. His first goal came from a powerful header after a free-kick by Joe Rothwell. The second goal followed moments later, sealing the win for Leeds.

This victory put Leeds at the top of the Championship, two points ahead of Sheffield United. They’re now unbeaten in 15 league games. 

Meanwhile, Sunderland struggled to hold their position and faced disappointment again. Coach Régis Le Bris acknowledged the need for improvement, especially in their defence.

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In what would have been a routine FA Cup tie between the Premier League’s top team and the EFL Championship became a nightmare for the former. Liverpool came into the match against Plymouth Argyle as the overwhelming favourite. 

Manager Arne Slot rolled out a lineup mostly of bench players, as he changed 10 players from his League Cup starting XI from Thursday, February 6 against Tottenham Hotspur. It was an expected decision, but it came back to bite them as Plymouth pulled off the shocking 1-0 upset after a 53rd-minute penalty goal from Ryan Hardie.

Slot wanted to adjust his lineup due to fixture congestion

Since Liverpool were competing in four competitions, Slot aimed to keep his players fit. It is common for the top-flight club to rest players when they’re playing against a lower-league side. 

Slot stated, ‘Most of the things we do, we do for a reason. We have many games to play. The ones who played today need game rhythm, for them to be ready in the upcoming months�?

This was further supported by Plymouth being the worst team in the Championship, toiling away at the 24th spot in the league table with only 25 points. 

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