Patrick Bamford's late header gave Leeds a last-gasp 1-0 win in the Yorkshire derby with Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.
Chris Wilder's Blades have now lost three out of three and have failed to score a goal in this Premier League season, but young Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier was a big reason for them failing to find the net on Sunday with at least two world-class saves in a flawless performance.
Meslier kept Leeds in it and the hosts would have arguably felt more aggrieved at sharing the points than the visitors - who then stole all three with just two minutes left as Jack Harrison's delicious cross was nodded in by Bamford.
It's a third goal in three games for Bamford, who is the first Leeds player since Mick Jones 52 years ago to score in the first three top flight games of a season. It's also Leeds' first Premier League away win since beating Blackburn in April 2004.
It was a lively Yorkshire derby with chances at both ends but some tremendous goalkeeping from Aaron Ramsdale and in particular Meslier ensured that it remained goalless until right at the death.
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Leeds were similarly quick, attacking and free-flowing as they had been in their two opening 4-3s since returning to the Premier League, but the hosts also played some enterprising football and should have scored at least a couple.
The Blades had 15 shots against Leeds but ultimately ended up with nothing and, with games against Arsenal, Liverpool, Man City and Chelsea to come in their next five they could find themselves in real trouble in a month or so.
For Leeds and Marcelo Bielsa they are enjoying their return to the Premier League, and now have two wins from three after a promising performance at Anfield in their opener.
They next face Manchester City when Bielsa will go head-to-head with his star pupil Pep Guardiola.
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