Leeds 3-1 Burnley: Stuart Dallas scores and Dan James adds late goal as Marcelo Bielsa's side end winless run despite Maxwel Cornet's impressive free-kick

Daily Mail | January 2, 2022

Turns out all Leeds needed was a winter break.

Marcelo Bielsa’s side suffered a nightmare before Christmas, shipping in 14 goals in three straight defeats.

But after enjoying an unscheduled fortnight off thanks to two postponements, the Whites got their new year off to a dream start against Burnley – easing fears their 2022 could end in the Championship.

Stuart Dallas scored the decisive goal for Leeds as he struck in the 77th minute at Elland Road

Substitute Daniel James is delighted after his late goal made it 3-1 to Leeds against Burnley

Maxwel Cornet had equalised for Burnley in the 54th minute but Leeds still prevailed

Jack Harrison gave Leeds a first-half lead, which was cancelled out by Clarets substitute Maxwell Cornet’s stunning free-kick after the break.

However, Stuart Dallas marked his 250th appearance for the club with a brilliant 20-yard strike before sub Daniel James secured a fourth win of the season for the Whites in the 93rd minute.