LEEDS boss Daniel Farke warned his players they won only three points after their resounding victory against automatic promotion rivals Ipswich.
Skipper Pascal Struijk’s early header, Leif Davis’s own goal against his former club and Crysencio Summerville’s penalty put Leeds 3-0 up at half-time.
Farke’s side kept the hammer down after the break to the delight of a raucous Elland Road crowd as Joel Piroe added a fourth, while the Dutch forward and team-mate Georginio Rutter both saw shots hit the crossbar.
It was a statement win for Leeds as they closed the gap on second-placed Ipswich to seven points and extended their unbeaten home run this season to 12 matches.
Farke said: “To win three points is always priceless. That’s the most important thing. It was good also for our goal difference.
“And yes, if you win in such a manner against one of the best sides in this league, then it’s also good for the confidence and a big boost for the mood.
“But nothing major has changed. It’s not like right now we are sitting top of the table.
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