United lost after opening the scoring for the first time this season, with three goals in the final 18 minutes turning a 1-0 win into a crushing 3-1 defeat. Chris Wilder ’s side came flying out the blocks with Illan Meslier’s own-goal the culmination of an away side on the ropes, with Bramall Lane rocking after 25 minutes.

Daniel Farke played down the significance of victory, but Leeds United took a giant stride towards an automatic promotion place when they beat closest challengers Sheffield United 3-1 at Bramall Lane.

Leeds United manager Daniel Farke played down the significance of his team's 3-1 victory over fellow Championship promotion hopefuls Sheffield United, emphasising the win as merely "just three points".