Leeds beat already-relegated Burnley in Premier League
Farke's side now nine-points above 18th-placed Tottenham
Calvert-Lewin, Okafor & Stach score in dominant display
Clarets were playing first game since boss Parker left by mutual consent
That's your lot from us tonight as Leeds move closer to Premier League safety.
We've got four more games coming your way tomorrow and we'll be right there for every kick of the ball.
See you again tomorrow!
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One down, nine to go.
Here's what's coming your way over this bank holiday weekend.
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Burnley
Burnley interim boss Mike Jackson, speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "We started the game a bit jittery. I knew this could go one of two ways with what has happened in the last 24 hours, and I knew there could be some nerves and anxiety. I think we grew into the game in the back end of the first half and we started the second quite well, but then again, at this level, you can't give away errors that lead to goals, and ultimately, that has cost us in the end.
"We wait sometimes to get going, to go a goal down and then it is like 'ok let's go'. We need to give ourselves a better chance by competing from the start.
"Win a game of football. It is as simple as that. I don't look at anything else in terms of the outside. Strip it all back and it's about trying to win a game of football between now and the end of the season, to give our supporters something to hold onto to go into next year. That is the sole focus. It is up to us now as a group of staff to bring these lads together and to try to give them that confidence because it is difficult when you are down there."
On who is in the frame to take the reins going forward: "This is just coming less than 24 hours. That, for me, is as far away from my thoughts as possible. No one has spoken about anything to do with that. The club and players have had to deal with the manager leaving, who was really close to the group and us."
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Leeds boss Daniel Farke, speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "It's a massive step forward for us. I am proud of the boys because to deliver at the crunch point of the season with the additional load of cup games, to hold the nerves and to take points from the last four Premier League games. This is the crunch period where everybody is normally nervous so to already be on 43 points at this stage feels amazing.
"Many, many compliments to the players for the work ethic, workload, unity and quality for the last weeks but also for showing through the season. We are definitely on a good path."
On the early goal: "It is always important that you don't over-motivate and then run into counter-attacks, you need to find a good balance and that is what we did. I like our game management when we scored the second goal. Yes, in the last 15-20 minutes, you could feel it was a bit party atmosphere in the stadium.
"There were lots of players we had to substitute because of load and minor injury problems in the last weeks, but this period is about bringing it over the line and that is what we have done in the last 20 minutes. We will celebrate once it is mathematically done, of course, but we will stay greedy for these types of performances."
On the goalscorers: Anton [Stach] has this quality, also from the set pieces. He is a key player for us and we missed him a lot in the last weeks and it is a sign of the quality in the group that we have delivered without him.
"[Okafor] his fitness level and work load has improved immensely, his work against the ball. He is a player with big potential and talent, which was always obvious to see throughout his career.
"Even in the last weeks, sometimes his[ Calvert-Lewin] goals from open play were not that impressive, I always liked his workload against the ball. His pressing ability to win headers, be physical and hold up the ball. Fantastic. The inspiration of the second goal with the backheel kick, he also deserves the goal, sometimes you have to fight for it. It's like a bottle of ketchup, all comes out at the same time, I hope it does for the upcoming games."
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Burnley
Burnley head coach Mike Jackson to Sky Sports: "I knew this game could go one of two ways after the last 24 hours. The shock of it got to the group. I had a feeling it could go a little bit like that.
"The first 20 to 25 minutes, we looked a little bit shell-shocked. We grew into the game a little bit more. And then we started the second half pretty well. But you can't make those errors. Then you're always up against it.
"We showed little bits after them. But what I've said to the guys and it's been the case all season, we cannot wait to go one or two down to start thinking: now we'll start. That's a mentality thing, a confidence thing. That's something we need to keep working on. The goal now is to win a game between now and the end of the season.
"It's not my job to beat them up, they've been through enough at this moment in time. We need to learn quickly about things like that."
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Leeds head coach Daniel Farke to Sky Sports:"The three points are massive for us. I'm really proud of my boys for delivering in a crunch time period - also with the additional load of important cup games, we had to play a long away win at West Ham, one game at Wembley.
"A few players had some problems, but to deliver 10 points out of the last four games in a nervy period, as a newly-promoted side, is second to none. Of course, it was a massive step for us tonight.
"When I walked into Elland Road, it was a different scenario. Everyone was divided. But I said on my first day that this club is always at its best when, as the name says, Leeds [is] United. From the owner to the chairman to every board and staff member who works in the stadium. We need a big togetherness.
"The job is not done yet. We will celebrate properly when it's mathematically done. But 43 points is good."
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Stuart Dallas
Former Leeds midfielder on Sky Sports
All the fans asked for at the start of the year was to be in the Premier League again next season.
Now the club can hopefully push on. They've got the renovation of the stadium to come, which will get even more fans in there, and hopefully that will push them on again.
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Leeds United
Leeds forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin, speaking to Sky Sports about boss Daniel Farke: "For me he has been massively important. Coming into this club I spoke to him and he made me feel really at home early. The way he manages and handles players is perfect for someone like myself and the stage I am at in my career. He has certainly helped get the best out of me this season and filled me with confidence. When I have been scoring, when I've not been scoring he's kept playing me and we have a really good relationship.
"For the team you have to give him credit for changing the system early in the season and we have run with it, perfected it in ways as we have gone along, and it has suited us well."
On his great form this season and chances for a World Cup spot with England: "I'll be honest it is not something I look to. Most of my focus has been making sure we stay in the Premier League. That was objective number one, and until that is mathematically done, our job is not done, and my job is not done.
"A by product of doing well for your club is getting closer to the national team, so I can just keep scoring goals and putting in performances and the rest takes care of itself."
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Leeds beat Burnley to move closer to safety
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Leeds United
Leeds forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin, speaking to Sky Sports: "It's an unbelievable feeling. Coming into the game we wanted to start with a lot of intensity which I think we did, particularly leading from the front high up the pitch. We executed the game plan really well. They are coming here with nothing to lose really, that can be dangerous sometimes, but I'm pleased and proud of how we performed.
"It was disappointing at the weekend to not get the result we were hoping for [against Chelsea], but the mood in camp has been good, fully focused on getting the job done tonight. I think you could see that from the start.
"When you play the system we are playing the wing backs are so, so important, that they are getting the distances right and stretching the pitch and they are as effective going forward as they are defending. We have great player profiles for that.
On his role in the build up to the second goal: "I had the awareness but I could hear him behind me. Obviously the backheel has come off and it was a great pattern of play."
On his goal: "It's just anticipation. There have been a few of these occasions in the box recently where it drops for you and sometimes it doesn't. As a number nine that is where you've got to come alive. You have to work on the 'what ifs' and I was there off the back of the defender, first to react to the ball and you get your reward."
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Burnley
Burnley defender Maxime Esteve to Sky Sports:"We started very bad. And the same for the start of the second half after we had some momentum. It was like the same against Nottingham Forest, when we concede some momentum, every team kills us and we concede. And it's difficult to come back in the game.
"We have responsibility of everything. I have no problem with that. When you have 20 points, that's part of confidence.
"We have three games left. We try to give everything for us, to be proud of us. I know we're not proud of us because of the season, but we are also competitors."
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Leeds United
Leeds captain Ethan Ampadu, speaking to Sky Sports: "We're delighted. I said before the game that we've not managed to beat Burnley and we wanted a bit of revenge and get to 43 points. We like to think we've put ourselves in a strong position with three games left.
On the Leeds fans: "We wanted to give them a bank holiday weekend to enjoy. We had the disappointment last weekend. Hopefully, three more good results.
On Daniel Farke: "He gives everyone the confidence and the license to go and play with confidence and with freedom. We're well prepared for the games and that puts us in a great position."
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Leeds are surely safe now, we're closer to Brighton in 6th than we are to Spurs
Andy, Stevenage
As a Norwich fan it is some comfort to see our former manager and incredible guy Daniel Farke proving with the right backing what he can do in the Prem. Well done Leeds
Paul D, Norfolk
Absolutely magnificent,…..well done Leeds United . More of this next season
Sardul, Birmingham
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Stuart Dallas
Former Leeds midfielder on Sky Sports
This is massive for Leeds.
When the goals were going in I was watching Daniel's [Farke] reaction on the touchline and you could see how much it means to him and the team.
You look at it now and think there was never any doubt, but there is always that anxiety.
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Job well done Leeds. They've won their games when it's mattered
Philip, Kington on Thames
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Leeds United
Leeds midfielder Anton Stach, speaking to Sky Sports: "The last three games are important for us. We're in a good mood. Look at us today with the fans, hopefully, we get the wins there as well.
"The first half was very intense for us, we lost a bit of structure at times. But a very deserved win for us. I'm very glad that we were this on it."
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Leeds now have 43 points in the Premier League this season (W10 D13 L12) – a tally no side has ever been relegated with in a 38-game Premier League season.
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Jamie Redknapp
Former Liverpool midfielder on Sky Sports
Full credit to Farke. He took a lot of stick earlier in the season, but the fact that Leeds stuck with him and it is a good example of patience. Not making any rash decisions.
You can see the togetherness between the crowd and the players. When you get that connection it gives you a real chance.
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Daniel Farke is applauding every fan in the ground. He knows how big those three points are.
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Of course, Leeds aren't mathematically safe yet but they're now up to 14th and nine points in front of Spurs.
They're very nearly there.
Image source, BBC SportLeeds beat Burnley to move closer to safety
At a glance
Anton Stach drills home eighth-minute opener for Leeds
Noah Okafor and Dominic Calvert-Lewin net in quick succession after break
Loum Tchaouna nets late consolation for already-relegated Burnley
Leeds United moved a step closer to Premier League survival after climbing nine points clear of the relegation zone with an emphatic win over Burnley at Elland Road.
Anton Stach opened the scoring for the hosts in the eighth minute, before Noah Okafor and Dominic Calvert-Lewin struck in quick succession after the break to lift the Whites up to 14th place.
The victory takes Daniel Farke's side to 43 points - and no team with that tally has been relegated in a 38-game Premier League season.
Loum Tchaouna netted a consolation goal for the already-relegated Clarets, but it could not inspire a fightback and their winless league run stretched to nine matches.
Leeds opened the scoring early on when Stach - passed fit to start after sustaining an injury against Chelsea on Sunday - received the ball from Jaka Bijol and drilled an effort into the bottom corner from distance.
It was the German midfielder's fourth goal of the season from outside the area - the most of any top-flight player.
And it was one-way traffic from there as Leeds dominated possession, with Stach looking set to double his tally before a last-ditch intervention from Quilindschy Hartman.
Managerless Burnley - who parted ways with boss Scott Parker in midweek - had their best chance of the half in the 45th minute, but Jaidon Anthony's header was blocked by team-mate Zian Flemming.
There was no danger of Leeds resting on their laurels after the restart as Okafor doubled his side's lead inside seven minutes with his sixth goal in seven games.
The Switzerland forward was on hand to finish Jayden Bogle's cross after a sweeping move started by Calvert-Lewin.
Four minutes later, Calvert-Lewin made sure of the result as he pounced on a mistake from Martin Dubravka to score his 12th league goal of the campaign.
Burnley managed to pull a goal back through Tchaouna inside the final 20 minutes - but a 23rd defeat of the campaign keeps them 19th in the table.
Leeds held nerve in 'massive' win - Farke
By the full-time whistle, the relief inside Elland Road was palpable.
Goalscorers Calvert-Lewin and Okafor shared an embrace, while manager Farke unleashed a series of first pumps towards the supporters basking in the moment in West Yorkshire.
Leeds have claimed bigger scalps in the league this season - notably against Chelsea and Manchester United - but this win was perhaps their most important of the campaign.
The three points all but secures the club's top-flight status for another season. It is a feat that felt like a distant dream a few months ago when they were slumping in the autumn.
While the champagne will remain on ice for a few more days until survival is mathematically confirmed, Leeds can finally begin to turn their attention to next year and plan for another season in the Premier League.
It has been a challenging campaign, but after this 3-1 win Leeds can breathe a huge sigh of relief.
Difficult 24 hours no excuse for Burnley errors - interim boss Jackson
It has been a bruising few days for Burnley.
Only eight days after their relegation to the Championship was confirmed, the club announced head coach Parker had left his position by mutual consent.
Less than 48 hours later, this defeat underlined the contrasting fortunes of the two sides since their return to the Premier League.
Last May, Leeds pipped Burnley to the Championship title on goal difference after both sides amassed 100 points.
But nearly 12 months on, the gap between them is far more significant - now standing at five places and 23 points.
That is because Leeds, despite a stuttering start, have emerged as one of the top flight's surprise packages this season. Farke's side have won 10 of their 35 games and are all but safe from relegation.
Burnley, by contrast, have managed just four wins all season and have been stuck in the relegation zone since November.
This is not just a defeat that must serve as a lesson, but the season as a whole. Since their relegation in 2022 after six consecutive years in the top flight, Burnley have yo-yoed between the top two tiers.
It is clear that the model Burnley are working towards has it flaws and will require significant changes in the summer if they are to not only secure another promotion, but to re-establish themselves as a competitive Premier League side.
Next up for Leeds is a trip to Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on 11 May (20:00 BST), while Burnley host Aston Villa on 10 May (14:00 BST).
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| 34 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 36 | 45 | -9 | 46 |
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| 33 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 36 | 39 | -3 | 43 |
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| 35 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 47 | 52 | -5 | 43 |
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| 34 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 46 | 50 | -4 | 42 |
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| 34 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 42 | 58 | -16 | 36 |
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| 34 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 43 | 53 | -10 | 34 |
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| 35 | 4 | 8 | 23 | 35 | 71 | -36 | 20 |
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| 34 | 3 | 8 | 23 | 24 | 62 | -38 | 17 |
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Leeds lost 1-0 at home to Burnley in the Championship last season, but have never lost consecutive home league games against the Clarets before.
Burnley are looking to complete just their third ever league double over Leeds United, after 1926-27 (top-flight) and 2013-14 (Championship).
Leeds have failed to score in each of their last three league games against Burnley, having never previously gone back-to-back matches without a goal against the Clarets.
This is the sixth time Leeds are facing a side in the Premier League who have already been relegated, and first since May 2021 against West Bromwich Albion. They’ve won each of their previous five by an aggregate score of 18-3.
Leeds are unbeaten in their last five Premier League games (W2 D3). Meanwhile, they’ve earned as many points (7) and scored more goals (7) in their last three league matches than they had in their previous eight combined (7 points, 6 goals).
Burnley have won just one of their last 25 Premier League games (D7 L17), beating Crystal Palace 3-2 in February. However, nine of the Clarets’ last 13 points earned have come away from home.
Leeds have drawn 13 Premier League games this season, the second most after Bournemouth (16) and their joint-most in a 38-game campaign (also 13 in 1996-97 and 1998-99).
As well as being the lowest in the Premier League this season, Burnley’s average of 9.1 shots per game, and 3 shots on target per game are their lowest in a single campaign in the competition.
Of all players to have had at least 40 shots in the Premier League this season, Leeds’ Dominic Calvert-Lewin has the highest percentage of first-time attempts (79% - 53/67).
Zian Flemming has scored nine Premier League goals this season. The last Burnley player to reach double figures was Chris Wood (12 in 2020-21), while the only player to do so in a season the Clarets were relegated was Danny Ings (11 in 2014-15).
