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18 brilliant photos of Leeds United players and fans celebrating 3-0 win over Watford

Liam Cooper leads the full-time celebrations alongside some of his Leeds teammates.
Liam Cooper leads the full-time celebrations alongside some of his Leeds teammates.

It was a great day for Leeds United fans and players as they cruised to a 3-0 win over Watford at Elland Road.

The Whites were denied a first-half lead by some impressive goalkeeping but they kept their cool to score three second-half goals and move fifth in the Championship table.

Joel Piroe, Sam Byram and Jaidon Anthony scored the all-important goals as manager Daniel Farke reflected: “It was an exciting game, especially the second half. That we were able to return to the dressing room with a clean sheet was pleasing.

Jaidon Anthony celebrates scoring Leeds’ third goal of the afternoon.
Jaidon Anthony celebrates scoring Leeds’ third goal of the afternoon.

“We created so many chances in the first half. In the second half we were able to turn our domination into goals. The focus was very pleasing for me and I am very pleased with the clean sheet.”

Opposing boss Valerien Ismael said: “Congratulations to Leeds, I think they deserved the win. They had more desire. We knew when you come here you have to be strong. Second half we changed the shape and I think we were more stable but when we conceded the first goal we knew after that it would be difficult.”

Following the fixture we have picked out some of the best images from the game. Take a look...

Liam Cooper of Leeds United gives the home fans a thumbs up.
Liam Cooper of Leeds United gives the home fans a thumbs up.
A Leeds United fan holding scarf ahead of kick off.
A Leeds United fan holding scarf ahead of kick off.
Leeds United fans react in the stands during Saturday’s win.
Leeds United fans react in the stands during Saturday’s win.
Sam Byram celebrates his goal.
Sam Byram celebrates his goal.
Joel Piroe celebrates scoring Leeds opening goal with Georginio Rutter.
Joel Piroe celebrates scoring Leeds opening goal with Georginio Rutter.
Crysencio Summerville is blocked by Francisco Sierralta
Crysencio Summerville is blocked by Francisco Sierralta
Piroe and Rutter enjoy Leeds’ opener.
Piroe and Rutter enjoy Leeds’ opener.
Another shot of Leeds United’s forward duo.
Another shot of Leeds United’s forward duo.
Piroe gestures to the Leeds fans after his decisive goal.
Piroe gestures to the Leeds fans after his decisive goal.
Byram powerfully heads in the Whites’ second.
Byram powerfully heads in the Whites’ second.
Byram runs towards the fans after his goal.
Byram runs towards the fans after his goal.
Leeds players celebrate with the home fans.
Leeds players celebrate with the home fans.
Anthony shows his joy after clinching victory.
Anthony shows his joy after clinching victory.
Anthony is all smiles after his goal.
Anthony is all smiles after his goal.
Daniel Farke hails the home support at full time.
Daniel Farke hails the home support at full time.
Daniel Farke with a thumbs up for the home support at full time.
Daniel Farke with a thumbs up for the home support at full time.
Sam Byram celebrates scoring Leeds second goal.
Leeds United v Watford FC.  SkyBet Championship.  Elland Road Stadium
Picture Bruce Rollinson
23 Septemer 2023.
Sam Byram celebrates scoring Leeds second goal. Leeds United v Watford FC. SkyBet Championship. Elland Road Stadium Picture Bruce Rollinson 23 Septemer 2023.