It is no longer in their hands but Leeds retain real hope of securing automatic promotion after reclaiming second place in the Championship following a timely return to form on Teesside.
Given that Michael Carrick’s much improved Middlesbrough are nobody’s pushover these days, Daniel Farke’s side needed to rediscover the ruthlessness that had deserted them in recent weeks. To the relief of the travelling fans, Crysencio Summerville, Patrick Bamford and Wilfried Gnonto obliged with potentially vital goals in a thrillingly compelling game that showcased the second tier’s often underrated appeal.
