Leeds 3 – 1 Burnley

Stuart Dallas marked his 250th Leeds appearance with a stunning strike as Marcelo Bielsa’s side moved eight points clear of the relegation places with a 3-1 victory over Burnley at Elland Road.

Jack Harrison’s first Premier League goal of the season (38) gave the hosts the advantage heading into the interval.

Sean Dyche responded by bringing on Maxwel Cornet at the break, and the substitute made an instant impact, scoring with a superb free-kick (54) to bring the visitors back into the game.

In what was a lively encounter, both sides pushed for a winner, and it was Leeds who eventually grabbed all three points thanks to Dallas’ curled finish 13 minutes from time and substitute Dan James’ stoppage-time header.

Victory sees Leeds move eight points clear of Burnley in 18th, who still have two games in hand on many of the sides around them at the foot of the table.

Meanwhile, defeat leaves Dyche’s side without a win since October as they stay in the drop zone, two points behind Watford in 17th.

More to follow…

What’s next?

Leeds travel to West Ham in the third round of the FA Cup on Sunday, January 9; kick-off at 2pm.

Burnley face Championship side Huddersfield at Turf Moor for their own third-round clash next Saturday; kick-off at 12.30pm.