Leeds edge towards Premier League safety with 3-0 win over Wolves

Leeds took another big step towards Premier League safety with a 3-0 win against all-but relegated Wolves at Elland Road.

Quickfire first-half goals from James Justin and Noah Okafor put Leeds in control and Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s stoppage-time penalty sealed  back-to-back league wins for the first time this season.

Daniel Farke’s side moved six points clear of the bottom three after Monday night’s 2-1 win at Manchester United and their ninth league win of the season lifted them further clear of the bottom three.

Rock-bottom Wolves began the day 15 points adrift of safety and their relegation could be confirmed this weekend if other results go against them.

Leeds burst out of the blocks as Dominic Calvert-Lewin forced Wolves goalkeeper Dan Bentley into a smothering save in the first minute and James Justin headed over soon after.

Calvert-Lewin’s cutback rolled tantalisingly across the face of goal and the early signs were that Leeds had no hangover from Monday night’s 2-1 win at Manchester United.

Two goals in as many minutes dispelled that notion completely. The opener came courtesy of Justin’s brilliant overhead kick in the 18th minute after Ethan Ampadu’s effort had been well blocked by Bentley following a corner.

Home fans were still celebrating Justin’s acrobatics when Wolves captain Toti gave the ball away in midfield two minutes later.

Brenden Aaronson raced clear down the right and supplied an inch-perfect low cross to the far post, where Okafor swept home his third goal in two games and seventh of the season.

Wolves served warning they were not ready to lie down when Ladislav Krejci’s back header was cleared from under the posts by Calvert-Lewin before half-time.

There was no repeat of the first-half explosives