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Malay Mail
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Malay Mail
Leeds on brink of Championship title after Bristol stroll
LONDON, April 29 — Leeds put themselves in pole position to win the Championship title after crushing play-off chasing Bristol City 4-0 in a carnival atmosphere at Elland Road on Monday. Ao Tanaka and Willy Gnonto put the home team two goals up and substitute Largie Ramazani scored twice late on to cap a dominant display. Daniel Farke's already promoted team climbed back into top spot above Burnley on goal difference with one game left. Leeds and Burnley sealed promotion to the Premier League last week and both are on course to finish the campaign on 100 points. City's top-six hopes were dealt another blow as they slipped to untimely back-to-back defeats but they would secure a play-off place with victory on Saturday at home against Preston. Party celebrations resumed at Elland Road after last week's 6-0 thrashing of Stoke and Sheffield United's defeat at Burnley, which guaranteed both the Whites and the Clarets a top-two finish. Manor Solomon crossed superbly for Tanaka to turn the ball home at the far post in the 21st minute and the 1-0 scoreline at the break was scant reward for Leeds' first-half dominance. But Gnonto's cool finish after he had raced on to Joel Piroe's sublime diagonal through-ball put the home side 2-0 up in the 55th minute. Ramazani replaced Gnonto in the 81st minute and he swept home Leeds' third goal at the far post with his first touch from Junior Firpo's low cross less than 60 seconds later. Farke was given a standing ovation before the final whistle and in time added on Ramazani beat the offside trap to arrow a low finish into the bottom corner after Ilia Gruev's arcing pass. Leeds returned to the pitch after the final whistle to celebrate promotion with their fans. Leeds travel to Plymouth — almost certainly going down to the third tier — on the final day of the regular season on Saturday, while Burnley host Millwall, who are chasing a play-off place. — AFP
The 42
29-04-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Leeds edge ahead in Championship title race after 4-0 win over play-off chasers Bristol City
LEEDS EDGED BACK in front in the Sky Bet Championship title race after turning on the style to beat play-off chasing Bristol City 4-0 in a carnival atmosphere at Elland Road. Ao Tanaka, Willy Gnonto and substitute Largie Ramazani's late brace lit-up a dominant display in already-promoted Leeds' final home game of the season as they climbed back into top spot above Burnley on goal difference. Leeds and Burnley sealed Premier League promotion last week and both are on course to finish the campaign on 100 points, while Daniel Farke's side returned to the pitch after the final whistle to celebrate with their fans. City's top-six hopes were dealt another blow as they slipped to untimely back-to-back defeats – they had one shot on target – but will secure a play-off place for the first time since 2008 with victory on Saturday at home against Preston. Advertisement Party celebrations resumed at Elland Road after last week's 6-0 thrashing of Stoke and Sheffield United's defeat at Burnley, which guaranteed the Whites and the Clarets a top-two finish. Leeds scarves adorned every home seat before kick-off and four walls of yellow greeted the players when they entered the pitch. City, who had lost eight and drawn one of their nine previous visits to LS11 – their last win there was in 1979 – soon came under heavy pressure. Manor Solomon had an effort ruled out for offside after a slick passing move and either side of that the Tottenham loanee was denied by City goalkeeper Max O'Leary. Solomon then turned provider as Leeds took a deserved 21st-minute lead, crossing superbly for Tanaka to turn the ball home at the far post following a half-cleared corner. O'Leary brilliantly thwarted Solomon for a third time in a one-on-one and the 1-0 scoreline at the break was scant reward for Leeds' first-half dominance. Inspired goalkeeping kept Leeds out again after the restart as O'Leary produced a fine double save from Junior Firpo and Gnonto's follow-up effort. But Gnonto's cool finish after he had raced on to Joel Piroe's sublime diagonal through-ball put Leeds 2-0 up in the 55th minute. And still Farke's side swept forward. Firpo headed inches wide from a corner and Brenden Aaronson volleyed over, while chants of 'Ole!' as Leeds retained possession heading into the final 10 minutes reflected a one-sided encounter. Ramazani replaced Gnonto in the 81st minute and he swept home Leeds' third goal at the far post with his first touch from Firpo's low cross less than 60 seconds later. Farke was given a standing ovation before the final whistle and in time added on Ramazani beat the offside trap to arrow a low finish into the bottom corner after Ilia Gruev's arcing pass.
RTHK
28-04-2025
- Sport
- RTHK
Leeds hammer Bristol; edge closer Championship title
Leeds hammer Bristol; edge closer Championship title Leeds need only need a victory at Plymouth Argyle on Saturday to be confirmed as champions. Photo: Reuters Leeds put themselves in pole position to win the Championship title after crushing play-off chasing Bristol City 4-0 in a carnival atmosphere at Elland Road. Ao Tanaka and Willy Gnonto put the home team two goals up and substitute Largie Ramazani scored twice late on to cap a dominant display. Daniel Farke's already promoted team climbed back into top spot above Burnley on goal difference with one game left. Leeds and Burnley sealed promotion to the Premier League last week and both are on course to finish the campaign on 100 points. City's top-six hopes were dealt another blow as they slipped to untimely back-to-back defeats but they would secure a play-off place with victory on Saturday at home against Preston. Party celebrations resumed at Elland Road after last week's 6-0 thrashing of Stoke and Sheffield United's defeat at Burnley, which guaranteed both the Whites and the Clarets a top-two finish. Manor Solomon crossed superbly for Tanaka to turn the ball home at the far post in the 21st minute and the 1-0 scoreline at the break was scant reward for Leeds' first-half dominance. But Gnonto's cool finish after he had raced on to Joel Piroe's sublime diagonal through-ball put the home side 2-0 up in the 55th minute. Ramazani replaced Gnonto in the 81st minute and he swept home Leeds' third goal at the far post with his first touch from Junior Firpo's low cross less than 60 seconds later. Farke was given a standing ovation before the final whistle and in time added on Ramazani beat the offside trap to arrow a low finish into the bottom corner after Ilia Gruev's arcing pass. Leeds returned to the pitch after the final whistle to celebrate promotion with their fans. Leeds travel to Plymouth – almost certainly going down to the third tier – on the final day of the regular season on Saturday, while Burnley host Millwall, who are chasing a play-off place. (AFP)
RTÉ News
28-04-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Leeds United thrash Bristol City to move top of Championship amid promotion party
Leeds edged back in front in the Sky Bet Championship title race after turning on the style to beat play-off chasing Bristol City 4-0 in a carnival atmosphere at Elland Road. Ao Tanaka, Willy Gnonto and substitute Largie Ramazani's late brace lit-up a dominant display in already-promoted Leeds' final home game of the season as they climbed back into top spot above Burnley on goal difference. Leeds and Burnley sealed Premier League promotion last week and both are on course to finish the campaign on 100 points, while Daniel Farke's side returned to the pitch after the final whistle to celebrate with their fans. City's top-six hopes were dealt another blow as they slipped to untimely back-to-back defeats – they had one shot on target but will still secure a play-off place for the first time since 2008 with victory on Saturday at home against Preston. Party celebrations resumed at Elland Road after last week's 6-0 thrashing of Stoke and Sheffield United's defeat at Burnley, which guaranteed the Whites and the Clarets a top-two finish. Leeds scarves adorned every home seat before kick-off and four walls of yellow greeted the players when they entered the pitch. City, who had lost eight and drawn one of their nine previous visits to LS11 – their last win there was in 1979 – soon came under heavy pressure. Manor Solomon had an effort ruled out for offside after a slick passing move and either side of that the Tottenham loanee was denied by City goalkeeper Max O'Leary. Solomon then turned provider as Leeds took a deserved 21st-minute lead, crossing superbly for Tanaka to turn the ball home at the far post following a half-cleared corner. O'Leary brilliantly thwarted Solomon for a third time in a one-on-one and the 1-0 scoreline at the break was scant reward for Leeds' first-half dominance. Inspired goalkeeping kept Leeds out again after the restart as O'Leary produced a fine double save from Junior Firpo and Gnonto's follow-up effort. But Gnonto's cool finish after he had raced on to Joel Piroe's sublime diagonal through-ball put Leeds 2-0 up in the 55th minute. And still Farke's side swept forward. Firpo headed inches wide from a corner and Brenden Aaronson volleyed over, while chants of 'Ole!' as Leeds retained possession heading into the final 10 minutes reflected a one-sided encounter. Ramazani replaced Gnonto in the 81st minute and he swept home Leeds' third goal at the far post with his first touch from Firpo's low cross less than 60 seconds later. Farke was given a standing ovation before the final whistle and in time added on Ramazani beat the offside trap to arrow a low finish into the bottom corner after Ilia Gruev's arcing pass.
Daily Mail
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Joel Piroe and Wilfried Gnonto combined to score five goals last time out - and the Leeds stars are 8/1 to each have 2+ shots on target against Bristol City tonight
In addition to the head-to-head odds and Price Boosts outlined in a previous article - Sky Bet are offering a Featured Price Boost for tonight's Championship showdown. The fixture will be between Leeds United and Bristol City - as the Whites look to return to the top of the table with a win, while the Robins will seal a playoff place with an upset victory. The bet requires Joel Piroe and Wilfried Gnonto to each have two or more shots on target. The odds for that particular bet have been enhanced from 5/1 to 8/1 according to Sky Bet. This selection was a winner in their last game as Piroe had four shots on target and Gnonto had two shots on target. Piroe scored four goals in that particular league fixture as Leeds thumped Stoke City 6-0 away at home, a game in which Gnonto also found the back of the net. Additionally, Gnonto scored against Bristol City when these two sides met in February of last year. Sky Bet Featured Price Boost for Leeds United vs Bristol City: Joel Piroe and Wilfried Gnonto to each have 2+ shots on target WAS 5/1 NOW 8/1
