Leeds United took a potentially significant step back to the Premier League after showing their comeback spirit again to win a pulsating Yorkshire derby and open a commanding lead at the Championship summit.

Having scored late twice last week to clinch a dramatic victory over Sunderland at Elland Road, Daniel Farke’s side delivered when it mattered yet against their promotion rivals, scoring three times in the final 20 minutes to move seven points clear of third-placed Burnley.