Leeds United orchestrated a remarkable turnaround by netting three late goals, clinching a sensational victory over Championship leaders Leicester and extending their league winning streak to nine matches.
The Foxes appeared poised for triumph until substitute Connor Roberts leveled the score in the 80th minute. Moments later, teenage sensation Archie Gray ignited pandemonium with a deflected strike that found the net past Mads Hermansen.
With Leicester's composure wavering, Dan James' stoppage-time free-kick, which ricocheted off Patrick Bamford, sealed the win for second-placed Leeds, narrowing the gap to six points behind Leicester.
The match at Elland Road was packed with action from the outset, with the visitors seizing the lead through Wout Faes' header from a corner, where he inadvertently redirected Gray's shot into the net.
Despite the Foxes' dominance early in the second half, with Stephy Mavididi testing Illan Meslier and Patson Daka having a goal disallowed for an incorrect offside call, Leeds persisted.
Daka, denied a legitimate goal earlier, squandered a golden opportunity to double Leicester's lead. His miss proved costly as Leeds capitalized on the momentum shift, staging an improbable comeback.
The spirited resurgence not only preserved Leeds' unbeaten home record but also reignited their title aspirations, positioning them as contenders alongside Leicester in the Championship race.
Leeds manager Daniel Farke had cautioned against excessive motivation, while Leicester's Enzo Maresca acknowledged the significance of the match for the home side. Despite Joel Piroe's early chance for Leeds and Faes' breakthrough for Leicester, the contest remained finely balanced with opportunities on both ends.
Following Roberts' equalizer and Gray's decisive strike, Leeds secured a historic victory, with James' late goal marking the club's 2,000th win in its illustrious history. Leeds now shift their focus to the FA Cup clash against Chelsea and a pivotal league encounter with Huddersfield, aiming to extend their winning streak further.
Meanwhile, Leicester faces Bournemouth in the cup before a crucial home fixture against QPR, seeking to bounce back from consecutive defeats and maintain their grip on the Championship summit.
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