Leeds United Targets Championship Title After Securing Premier League Promotion

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Leeds United secured their return to the Premier League with a dominant 6-0 victory over Stoke City at Elland Road. Joel Piroe scored four goals, while Junior Firpo and Wilfried Gnonto added to the tally. This win marked Leeds as the first team since Norwich City in April 2021 to lead 4-0 within 30 minutes of a Championship match.

Daniel Farke's team benefited from Burnley's win against Sheffield United, which confirmed both teams' promotion. Leeds captain Ethan Ampadu has been pivotal this season, despite missing 16 games due to knee injuries. Ampadu has made 27 appearances, contributing significantly to Leeds' success.

Ampadu expressed his pride in the team's achievements, emphasising their hard work throughout the year. "Very proud. A lot of positives. The celebrations are amazing. We've worked all year for this," he told Sky Sports after their promotion was confirmed. He also highlighted that they have another goal to achieve: winning the Championship title.

With Leeds and Burnley both on 94 points, the race for the Championship title is intense as they approach their final two matches. Leeds will face Bristol City at home and then Plymouth Argyle on the last day of the season. Meanwhile, Burnley will play against Queens Park Rangers and Millwall.

Ampadu acknowledged the significance of their recent win over Cardiff, breaking a streak of seven losses in eight Easter Monday league games. "That was the biggest thing today," Ampadu noted about their performance. He added that they had been working hard to regain form and were pleased with their display.

Ampadu remains focused on finishing strong and aims for Leeds to be crowned champions. He stated, "We didn't know what was going to happen in this game, so for us we were just so happy about our performance." The team is determined to maintain momentum and complete their objectives.

As Leeds prepare for their final matches, they aim to maintain their form and secure the Championship title alongside promotion. Both teams have shown resilience throughout the season, setting up an exciting conclusion to their campaigns.