Leeds United are well-placed to pip their Championship rivals to promotion.Former Leeds United striker Brian Deane believes recent comeback wins over Sunderland and Sheffield United have all but secured Championship promotion.

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Burnley take a break from their promotion push when they visit Preston North End in the FA Cup fifth round this weekend - but the Clarets will still keep an eye on events at the top end of the Championship over the coming days.

The Blades were beaten in the battle of the top two on Monday evening, and the Clarets remain just two points behind them.

After Illan Meslier’s early stage fright, Junior Firpo silenced the home spectators before Ao Tanaka sent those in the away seats berserk in the 89th-minute. The final act saw Joel Piroe power in his 15th goal of the season from range to produce a thrilling end to Monday night’s top billing.

Sheffield United must take their setback against Leeds United on the chin and remain “humble” according to their manager Chris Wilder.

Follow live coverage as Sheffield United face Leeds United in the Championship today. An increasingly competitive second tier in English football remains an intense and exciting competition, with the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer at the end of the season.

Transfers, stadium, manager? BBC Sport looks into the areas Leeds will need to address if they get promoted into the Premier League.

Mail Sport understands that Kinnear is closing in on a switch across the Pennines as new owners The Friedkin Group (TFG) seek to rebuild as the club moves to its new stadium this summer.

Sheffield United are still well-placed to win an instant return to the Premier League despite Monday’s Yorkshire derby defeat.