Leeds United 4-1 Crystal Palace: Calvert-Lewin double seals the win
Leeds United have established a six-point gap from the relegation zone following another standout performance from their prolific forward at Elland Road.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored his sixth goal in five appearances for Leeds United, helping to enhance their chances of remaining in the Premier League with a convincing 4-1 victory against Crystal Palace.
The ex-Everton forward has experienced a resurgence recently and maintained his impressive form at Elland Road as Leeds gained a six-point advantage from the bottom three.
Calvert-Lewin initiated the scoring by converting on the rebound in the 38th minute after Dean Henderson had denied his first shot that followed a long throw-in.
His second goal mirrored the first, with another long throw from Ethan Ampadu proving pivotal.
Jaka Bijol nodded the ball on to Calvert-Lewin, allowing him to extend the lead to 2-0 before halftime, with Ampadu again playing a crucial role on the hour mark as he converted after Palace struggled to clear a corner.
Justin Devenny reduced the deficit from the penalty spot in the second minute of stoppage time, yet Anton Stach added a further touch to the scoreline nine minutes later with a free-kick.
Crystal Palace concludes a challenging week where they missed the opportunity to enter the top eight in the Conference League, remaining just three points shy of the Premier League top four. Nonetheless, three consecutive games without a victory and seven goals conceded in their last two league outings raise concerns for Oliver Glasner, whose future remains uncertain amid ongoing speculation.
The Eagles will face Arsenal in the EFL Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday, followed by a match against Tottenham at Selhurst Park on December 28. Leeds will also be in action against Sunderland on the same date.
Published: 2025-12-20 22:55:00
source: www.101greatgoals.com
