Rob Edwards Credit: Imago
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Leeds United edged even closer to Premier League safety with a comfortable 3-0 win over Wolves at Elland Road earlier in the afternoon.
Fresh from their win against Manchester United last week, they knew another three points would put them in a very strong position to stay up, and they took full advantage.
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James Justin set the tone early, scoring a stunning bicycle kick in the 18th minute, before Noah Okafor made it two just moments later with a composed finish from Brenden Aaronson’s cross.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored from a penalty in injury time, a decision that has already earned the wrath of pundits.
With five games to go, Leeds are now nine points clear of the drop zone and look firmly on course to stay up.
Rob Edwards goes after the penalty decision
The Wolves boss lavished praise on Leeds for the way they fought back from adversity and are on the brink of guaranteeing Premier League safety this season.
He also conceded that Leeds were definitely the better team and deserved all three points at Elland Road.
However, he is not happy with the scoreline and insists that Leeds didn’t deserve the penalty in injury time, which made it 3-0.
Edwards told reporters after the game: “I think it’s quite apt we’re here at Leeds. They have come through adversity and recently as well, and how they’ve responded.
“I accept Leeds were better.
“The third goal was not a penalty. That makes the result look worse.”
Leeds can afford to relax
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With Premier League safety almost assured, Leeds and their fans can start to enjoy the final stretch of the season, and there’s still plenty on the line.
Home games against Burnley and Brighton are coming up, along with away trips to Bournemouth and Tottenham, before they finish the campaign at West Ham.
Attention will now turn to Wembley, where Leeds take on Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final later this month, a big occasion they can fully focus on.
The combination of top-flight survival and a shot at the FA Cup final is more than enough to lift the mood among Leeds supporters.