Leeds moved 5 factors clear on the high of the Championship as they beat Coventry 2-0.
Joel Piroe and Jayden Bogle did the injury within the first half to safe the three factors on the Coventry Constructing Society Area on Wednesday night time.
It means Leeds are actually 5 factors forward of each Burnley and Sheffield United, albeit the latter have a recreation in hand this weekend when Daniel Farke’s aspect are in FA Cup motion.
Coventry had the prospect to make it 5 wins in a row and transfer stage with sides within the play-off locations, however as an alternative Frank Lampard’s aspect stay eleventh, three factors off the highest six.
Coventry errors clean Leeds path to victory
Leeds cruised right into a two-goal lead at half-time with out barely having to interrupt a sweat. The primary got here after Ellis Simms’ stray move discovered its means proper to Manor Solomon, who then teed up Piroe to slip his thirteenth of the season into the again of the online.
The second was helped by one other error, nevertheless it got here after fantastic work from Bogle. The proper-back drove from deep into the Coventry field, earlier than being gifted the ball again through Oliver Dovin’s spill, and he took the reward to complete.
Each side had possibilities within the second half, however goalkeepers got here out on high. At one finish Dovin made some fantastic saves to disclaim Piroe, Solomon and Largie Ramazani.
Whereas on the different Illan Meslier, who has had some critics this season, made two sensational saves. The primary was significantly sensible as he obtained down low to his left to disclaim Ellis Simms.
The managers
Coventry’s Frank Lampard:
“They deserved to win the game and sometimes you have to accept that, they are top of the league for a reason.
“We should not be too detrimental about it as a result of we have been on run however as we speak confirmed a little bit of a distinct stage.
“We knew we came into a tough game today, you want to win but Leeds are in a good moment and there will be things we can do better for sure. One game we have to take on the chin.
“They seem to be a unbelievable group, a number of expertise, a number of velocity, Premier League expertise and I am actually impressed with them. Typically you must reward a group that come right here and play effectively.”
Leeds’ Daniel Farke:
“Proud of many particulars. Additionally with the three factors, additionally with a fifth clear sheet in a row but in addition we’ve to talk about how we had been wasteful in utilizing the possibilities.
“We have to be much more efficient, when you play such a strong home side you can’t waste too many chances. I want to be respectful, the 2-0 win is great.
“I am a bit vital of our cutting-edge as a result of we missed too many one-on-ones. In opposition to aspect it may be pricey.
“This was a top-class performance from my boys so compliments for that. We were far away from a perfect performance. I can’t be too moody but far from perfect.”
