Kieffer Moore's superb brace ensured Sheffield United would be top of the Championship table at Christmas after they beat lowly Cardiff City 2-0 on Saturday. (More Football News)
After a tepid opening period that saw just one shot on target between either side, the Blades assumed control in the second-half and were rewarded just after the hour-mark.
Moore brilliantly controlled Alfie Gilchrist's cross on his chest before rifling a left-footed effort past Jak Alnwick and into the roof of the net.
The Welsh international then doubled his and Sheffield United's tally eight minutes later, drilling in a low effort from the edge of the area to pile more misery on Omer Riza's side.
Chris Wilder's side are now unbeaten across their last six away games (W4 D2), with the Blades last enjoying a longer run on their travels back in February 2023 (seven matches).
But hot on their heels are Leeds United, who comfortably dispatched Oxford United 4-0 at Elland Road, as Manor Solomon grabbed himself a goal and two assists.
Daniel James put the hosts in front in the ninth minute following excellent work from Solomon, before Jayden Bogle doubled their advantage after the break.
Interim boss Craig Short watched on as his side continued to be outclassed by their opponents, as Brenden Aaronson sealed the win with a simple finish beyond Jamie Cumming.
The outstanding Solomon would get the goal his performance merited in the 73rd minute, crashing the ball home from a tight angle after great work from Joel Piroe.
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Burnley also kept pace with the top two in the Championship as they eased past Watford 2-1 to preserve their unbeaten record at Turf Moor this season.바카라 웹사이트
The hosts hit the front early on when Zian Flemming let Josh Brownhill's left-wing cross run through for Bournemouth loanee Jaidon Anthony to volley in at the back post.
Scott Parker's side deservedly doubled their lead after the hour when slick build-up from Anthony and Hannibal Mejbri teed up Brownhill to curl a fine finish into the corner.
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