Leeds moved 5 factors clear on the prime 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 sport in hand this weekend when Daniel Farke’s aspect are in FA Cup motion.
Coventry had the possibility to make it 5 wins in a row and transfer degree 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 method 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, nonetheless it got here after high quality work from Bogle. The precise-back drove from deep into the Coventry field, earlier than being gifted the ball again through Oliver Dovin’s spill, and he took the present to complete.
Either side had possibilities within the second half, however goalkeepers got here out on prime. At one finish Dovin made some high quality 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 notably sensible as he bought 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 adverse about it as a result of we have been on an excellent run however right this moment confirmed a little bit of a distinct degree.
“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 implausible staff, numerous expertise, numerous pace, Premier League expertise and I am actually impressed with them. Typically you need to reward a staff that come right here and play nicely.”
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 have been wasteful in utilizing the probabilities.
“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 crucial of our cutting-edge as a result of we missed too many one-on-ones. Towards an excellent aspect it may be expensive.
“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.”
