Leeds 3-1 Burnley: Stuart Dallas scores and Daniel James adds a late goal as Marcelo Bielsa's side end winless run after their winter break - despite Maxwel Cornet's impressive free-kick for struggling visitors

Daily Mail | January 3, 2022

Turns out all Leeds needed was an early winter break.

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

But having had their feet up for a fortnight, United got their new year off to a dream start - easing fears their 2022 could end in the Championship, a destination their opponents Burnley are hurtling towards.

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

Leeds players are jubilant following James' goal, with their winless run coming to an end

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

At Elland Road on Sunday, Leeds looked a team transformed from the one which was humbled 4-1 on their last outing here against Arsenal 15 days ago.