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Luke Ayling netted a stoppage-time winner as Leeds came from 2-0 down to defeat 10-men Wolves 3-2 at Molineux.
The hosts took the lead just before the half-hour mark as Jonny converted Francisco Trincao’s pull-back.
Leeds looked down-and-out when Trincao doubled Wolves’ advantage on the stroke of half-time.
Bruno Lage’s men were reduced to 10 men when talisman Raul Jimenez received a red card for his tackle on Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier.
Leeds pounced and netted two goals in three minutes as Jack Harrison and Rodrigo both capitalised on errors from Wolves defenders.
The Whites completed a dramatic comeback in the 91st minute when Ayling hammered the ball into the back of the net from close range.
It is a vital win for the visitors who move seven points clear of Watford in the relegation zone.
Manager Marsch said: “This group is a special group. They’ve been through a lot. They’re positive young men.
“They’ve adapted well, they’ve accepted me well. I couldn’t ask more. It’s been a real pleasure.
“The key for us now is to continue to have a strong mentality and keep pushing because we’re not done.”
More to follow.
Did you know?
Wolves lost a Premier League game after going two goals ahead for the first time ever.
Leeds have won back-to-back Premier League matches courtesy of 90th+ minute winning goals for the first time since November/December 1999.
Trincao is the first player to both score and assist in the first half of a Premier League match as a substitute since Frank Lampard in April 2013.
Jimenez is the first Wolves player to pick up two red cards in a single Premier League season.
Jonny netted his first Premier League goal since July 2020.
