Premier League Relegation Battle: Leeds Beat Burnley to Heap Pressure on Others
Anton Stach, Noah Okafor and Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored as Leeds moved to 43 points and stayed clear of the relegation zone.
- On Friday, Leeds United defeated Burnley 3-1 at Elland Road, taking a significant step toward securing their Premier League status in Matchweek 35.
- The result lifts Leeds nine points clear of the final relegation spot, while Burnley remains at 19th with 20 points after their loss.
- Anton Stach opened the scoring in the 8th minute, with Noah Okafor and Dominic Calvert-Lewin adding second and third goals before Loum Tchaouna pulled one back in the 71st minute.
- Interim Burnley manager Mike Jackson, appointed Thursday after Scott Parker's firing, admitted the team looked "shellshocked" during the opening 25 minutes of the match.
- With the win almost certainly guaranteeing top-tier football at Elland Road next season, Leeds players celebrated in front of a delirious home crowd.
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LEEDS, England, May 2 (Reuters) – Leeds United might have moved further clear of relegation danger after Friday’s 3-1 Premier League win over Burnley, but manager Daniel Farke insists his side must look to win their remaining three fixtures. Leeds’ home victory took them to 43 points, which should be enough to ensure survival as no team has been relegated previously from the Premier League with that tally. However, Farke wants his team to keep…
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Anton Stach, Noah Okafor and Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored in a 3-1 win over Burnley.
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