Leeds returned to the top of the Championship with a dominant performance against an injury ravaged Norwich City side, who, without the services of Borja Sainz (suspended for six games for spitting at Sunderland's Chis Mapham) looked anything but play-off contenders. The game burst into life straight from kick-off, as Daniel Farke's men executed a breathtaking move, straight from the Thorp Arch training ground manual. Brenden Aaronson, Jayden Bogle, and Dan James combined brilliantly to set up Manor Solomon at the near post. His first time effort, smashing the ball into the roof of the net, sent the packed out crowd into jubilation.

Leeds dominated possession for the rest of the first period, creating further chances through Joel Piroe, who forced a save from Angus Gunn. While the referee's notebook saw plenty of early action, with several yellow cards being handed out to both sides, Leeds maintained their control, with Gunn pulling off a fantastic save to deny Bogle's late volley at the end of the half to keep the score at one nil.

The second half saw more of the same. Leeds were dominant, but always needed a second goal to kill off any hopes of a Canaries comeback. The double substitution of Tanaka and Byram for Gruev and Firpo had the desired effect. Leeds doubled their lead soon after as Solomon turned provider, crossing for James to volley home from the back post for his 7th of the season on the hour mark. With 16 cleans sheets already this season and a goal difference of 34, their prognosis looks bright; yet only a three point gap separates them from third, and another potential lottery play-off scenario.

	Line Up		Nat	Match Events
	1	Meslier, Illan Goalkeeper
	2	Bogle, Jayden Defender
	25	Byram, Sam Defender
	6	Rodon, Joe Defender
	4	Ampadu, Ethan Midfielder
	8	Rothwell, Joe Midfielder
	22	Tanaka, Ao Midfielder
	7	James, Daniel Midfielder
	11	Aaronson, Brenden Midfielder
	14	Solomon, Manor Midfielder
	10	Piroe, Joel Forward
	Subs		Nat	Match Events
	3	Firpo, Junior Defender
	44	Gruev, Ilia Midfielder
	17	Ramazani, Largie Midfielder
	29	Gnonto, Wilfried Midfielder
	23	Guilavogui, Josuha Midfielder
	26	Darlow, Karl Goalkeeper		Unused Sub
	39	Wober, Max Defender		Unused Sub
	33	Schmidt, Isaac Defender		Unused Sub
	19	Joseph, Mateo Forward		Unused Sub

	References
	LEEDSTATS: Leeds United Season 2024/2025
	Sheridan Dictates: Season Statistics 2024-25
	Leeds United Programme Guide: Season 2024/25