Yahoo Sports Leeds United 3-0 Sheffield Wednesday: A champion's performance?
Crisis, what crisis?
Leeds boss Daniel Farke had given his full backing to goalkeeper Illan Meslier after he came under criticism for his mistakes in the 3-3 draw at Hull City in the Championship a fortnight ago.
The German stuck with his number one, as he said he would, and was rewarded with a largely solid display from his keeper.
Leeds were fairly unspectacular for much of Sunday's win but they did what they needed to do and are now unbeaten in their past 18 Yorkshire derbies.
They kept the Owls at arm's length for much of this game, with Farke praising their "perfect defensive behaviour" and Ethan Ampadu and Joe Rodon at centre-back ensured Meslier had little to do.
Largie Ramazani made a great impact from the bench with a well-taken goal and an assist for Ao Tanaka's lovely flicked finish in added-on time. The Japan international once again looked a cut above.
The Whites are now three points clear of third-placed Burnley and will look to drive home that advantage when they welcome mid-table Norwich on Wednesday, before a trip across the Pennines to face the Clarets next Monday.
