Leeds United closed the gap on Championship frontrunners Leicester City to just six points following a dramatic victory at Elland Road.
The trio of Connor Roberts, Archie Gray, and Patrick Bamford turned the game on its head with all three finding the net in the final 10 minutes of the clash on Friday (23 February), overturning Wout Faes’ earlier goal for the visitors.
This remarkable turnaround could significantly impact Leicester’s aspirations for the title, especially after their recent stumble against Middlesbrough marked their second consecutive loss.
Moreover, the setback against Leeds introduces a new challenge for the Foxes. According to Sky Sports on Saturday (24 February), Leicester’s pursuit to eclipse Reading’s Championship record of 106 points, set during their triumphant 2005/06 campaign, is now in jeopardy. Based on their current pace of garnering 2.29 points per game, Leicester is projected to fall short of this milestone by a single point.
This development is bound to stir discontent among Leicester supporters, who had their sights set on etching their team’s name alongside one of the league’s most notable achievements.
Nevertheless, under the guidance of Enzo Maresca, Leicester remains in a favorable position for promotion to the Premier League, holding a solid six-point lead at the summit. However, the Foxes are under pressure to bounce back against QPR in their forthcoming fixture to quell the rising optimism at Elland Road and maintain their lead.
