Leicester City leapfrogged Ipswich Town back to the top of the Championship after a hard-fought home victory over West Bromwich Albion this afternoon
Leicester City have opened up a four-point cushion over Leeds United in the battle for automatic promotion after a crucial home win over West Bromwich Albion. Their 2-1 victory has lifted them above Ipswich Town into first position with three matches remaining.
Vardy could have given the Foxes more breathing room on the stroke of half-time, but the former England international hit the post from the penalty spot. The veteran striker made amends after the break, nodding in the Abdul Fatawu's pinpoint centre to double City's lead in the 65th minute after the Baggies had a missed a number of gilt-edged opportunities to level things up.With 14 minutes left, Jed Wallace pulled one back for WBA to set up a grand stand finish.
United, meanwhile, visit mid-table Middlesbrough on Monday and Queens Park Rangers on Friday. Their final game of the season is at home to Southampton. Get Leeds United news to your phone with our WhatsApp community Want the inside track on transfers? There's now a way you can get breaking news and the best reads sent straight to your device. By joining the Leeds United community on WhatsApp, you'll see the biggest and best stories as soon as they happen.No one else in the community will be able to see your personal information and you will only receive messages from the Leeds Live sports team.
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