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Japan’s Ao Tanaka and Dutch striker Joel Piroe<\/a> struck late as Leeds came from behind to secure a 3-1 victory over rivals Sheffield United on Monday, extending their lead at the top of the Championship to five points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The win at Bramall Lane strengthened Leeds’ push for an automatic return to the Premier League, with only the top two teams guaranteed promotion.
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It also dealt a significant blow to second-placed Sheffield United in the all-Yorkshire clash.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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