LEEDS will start 2025 top of the Championship thanks to a goal of real class from Brenden Aaronson.
The American's 79th-minute strike, following a superb passing move, saw off old rivals Derby, who had somehow kept things level until then.
Daniel Farke twice led Norwich to the Premier League and is in pole position to do the same with Leeds this time around.
The German manager said: "It was a fully deserved win at a tough place. We missed too many chances but then scored, for me, the goal of the season. I loved it as it was the perfect team move.
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