Leeds pull clear of trouble, Bournemouth sink Newcastle

TL;DR

Leeds secured a crucial 3-0 victory over Wolves, creating a nine-point gap from the relegation zone. Bournemouth defeated Newcastle 2-1, increasing pressure on manager Eddie Howe as Newcastle's European hopes fade.

Key points

Leeds beat Wolves 3-0 to move towards Premier League survival
Bournemouth won 2-1 against Newcastle, increasing pressure on Eddie Howe
Wolves face relegation with only three wins from 33 games

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James Justin struck as Leeds moved towards Premier League survival (Darren Staples) (Darren Staples/AFP/AFP) Leeds beat Wolves 3-0 to open up a nine-point cushion in the battle for Premier League survival before Tottenham aim to dig themselves out of trouble at home to Brighton on Saturday. Fresh from a first league win away at fierce rivals Manchester United since 1981, Leeds all but secured their top-flight status. Two goals in two first-half minutes from James Justin and Noak Okafor pushed Wolves to the brink of relegation before Dominic Calvert-Lewin's penalty in stoppage time rounded off the scoring. Rooted to the foot of the table, with just three wins from 33 games, Wolves will be mathematically relegated if Spurs break their 14-game winless run in the Premier League against the Seagulls. Tottenham's woeful campaign has been compounded by an impressive return to the top flight by Sunderland and Leeds, to buck the trend of recent seasons. For the past two years all three promoted sides have gone straight back down. However, Daniel Farke's men not only look set for survival, but could reach a first FA Cup final since 1973 should they beat Chelsea in next weekend's semi-finals. Spurs boss Roberto De Zerbi faces his old club in his first home game in charge as Tottenham aim to avoid falling out of the top tier for the first time in nearly 50 years. The return of , who is named among the Tottenham subs, for the first time this season after a serious knee injury is a boost for De Zerbi.

Q&A

How did Leeds secure their Premier League survival?

Leeds beat Wolves 3-0, which opened up a nine-point cushion above the relegation zone.

What impact did Bournemouth's win over Newcastle have on Eddie Howe?

Bournemouth's 2-1 victory added pressure on Eddie Howe's future as Newcastle manager, leaving the team in 14th place.

What are the implications of Wolves' current position in the Premier League?

Wolves are at the bottom of the table and will be mathematically relegated if Tottenham wins their next match.