Steve Cooper showed more fight in his press conference than his Nottingham Forest players did all night but his days are numbered, while Javi Gracia has worked wonders at Leeds after answering SOS call

Leeds United leapfrogged relegation rivals Nottingham Forest in the Premier League table following Tuesday night's 2-1 win at Elland Road.

After Orel Mangala's shock opening goal for the visitors, Jack Harrison and Luis Sinisterra scored for the Whites as they climbed up to 13th with a third victory in six games under new boss Javi Gracia.

Forest, meanwhile, have dropped to 17th after an eighth winless match, leaving their manager Steve Cooper under huge pressure.

Here, Sportsmail's DAVID COVERDALE discusses the three big talking points from Tuesday's basement battle.