The San Francisco 49ers were quick to congratulate Leeds United on achieving Premier League safety following the team's dramatic 2-1 win at Brentford. Jesse Marsch's side were able to upset the odds and overhaul Burnley on the final day of the Premier League in what was a nerve-shedding climax to the campaign.
Shortly after Jack Harrison's late winner, coupled with Burnley's 2-1 defeat at home to Newcastle United which meant that Elland Road can enjoy another 12 months of top-flight football, the club's minority owners from across the Atlantic took to Twitter to send their congratulations.
Replying to Leeds' tweet that stated 'We are staying up', the 49ers sent a gif of their charismatic star tight end George Kittle celebrating a 49ers victory at their Levi's Stadium.
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Jed York, the 49ers' CEO also got involved, replying: "Great effort today!!!! Well earned #MOT'.
Leeds began the final day of the Premier League season in the bottom three, knowing they needed to better Burnley's result at home to Newcastle United in order to survive.
Raphinha put Leeds ahead from the penalty spot in the 56th minute, only for Brentford to level the match with 12 minutes to go. With Newcastle 2-1 up against Burnley going into stoppage time, Leeds' survival hopes were still in the balance, but Harrison's 94th minute strike from outside the box sealed another year of Premier League football and sent the fans into delirium.
The investment arm of the 49ers increaed their Elland Road stake to 44 per cent earlier this season, amid reports that they are edging closer to a full takeover of the club.
