It took them five clear of Sheffield United and seven ahead of Burnley with 12 matches remaining. They are a massive 13 points in front of fourth-placed Sunderland and have an incredible goal difference of plus 50 which is far better than any of their rivals.

Ao Tanaka and Joel Piroe struck late goals as Leeds snatched a 3-1 win at promotion rivals Sheffield United to extend their lead at the top of the Championship.

Follow live coverage as Sheffield United face Leeds United in the Championship today. An increasingly competitive second tier in English football remains an intense and exciting competition, with the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer at the end of the season.