The battle for Premier League survival remains tense but Leeds United's 3-0 win over Watford will certainly have eased the worries of many Whites supporters. Raphinha opened the scoring in stunning fashion, rendering Hornets stopper Ben Foster helpless with a stunning strike.
Rodrigo then capitalised on a defensive mix-up to double the advantage in the second-half before Jack Harrison put the game beyond any doubt with a left-footed drive that flew beyond Foster. As well as clinching a crucial three points, Leeds also heaped misery on a relegation rival and kept Roy Hodgson's strugglers in 19th place.
It was not the most glamorous performance but Leeds restricted Watford to just one shot on target and were clinical when it mattered to pick up a vital win. It was particularly important considering the run of fixtures that awaits Leeds, although they are not the only side facing a daunting run-in.
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The Whites will go head-to-head with Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea of the current campaign and will also take on a Crystal Palace side that are tough to beat at Selhurst Park. Brentford and Brighton & Hove Albion will be the final two opponents of the season, although supporters will be relegation is not on the cards by them.
The need for a victory had been underlined prior to kick-off, when 17th-placed Everton edged past Manchester United at Goodison Park. Frank Lampard's side had not done Leeds any favours for Leeds in midweek by losing to relegation-threatened Burnley and kept the pressure firmly on Jesse Marsch's men with their narrow win over the Red Devils.
Raphinha, Rodrigo and Harrison were the players on the scoresheet but Leeds worked tirelessly as a team at Vicarage Road and it is now time for you to have your say. Using our widget, you can award a rating out of 10 to each player that Marsch used throughout the 90 minutes.
