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Leeds United fans react to Brentford's Burnley win as Whites given 'essential' opportunity

Leeds United fans have delivered their reaction after Brentford's 2-0 victory over Burnley.

In a vital game at the foot of the Premier League table, neither side could be separated until Ivan Toney struck a late brace to secure the Bees a vital win at the Brentford Community Stadium.

Christian Eriksen created the first, delivering a cross on to the head of Toney, who headed the ball Nick Pope. The former Newcastle United striker scored his second from the penalty spot after being brought down by Nathan Collins inside the box.

It is a result that has huge implications on the battle to stay in the top-flight. Brentford have now moved nine points clear of the bottom three with their second consecutive win, while Burnley remain 18th - a point behind Everton.

Leeds sit just two places and two points ahead of the Clarets going into Sunday's vital game against Norwich City at Elland Road and this game could well determine the Whites' fate this season.

A win will take Leeds five points ahead of Burnley, with Everton taking on Wolverhampton Wanderers and Watford travelling to Southampton as the fight for survival continues.

Leeds fans have given their verdict on Brentford's win and the vast majority are pleased with the outcome, although one supporter was hoping for a draw to keep more in the battle to stay up.

Here is what some had to say on social media.

@Callum_Dunne22: Thanks @ivantoney24 #lufc

@CB24763673: Must be the only Leeds fan who wanted a draw today? The more in the battle the better, now Brentford pulling clear #lufc.

@JustinTerrett: Think that’s Brentford safe now. Hopefully Leeds win tomorrow so they can pull away from Burnley #lufc

@superleedsmacca: Opportunity arises! All of a sudden I have a bit of belief again! #lufc

@ExpatTennisFan: I have been saying for a long time that 32 points will be enough to stay up this season. I stand by that statement. That's three wins needed from 10 games. Tomorrow has to be the first of those wins. #LUFC

@iamduncan: I'm starting to think that maybe just maybe there are 3 worse teams than Leeds in the Premier league this year #lufc

@chaz_coleman: That result reinforces how important it is tomorrow now. Big day. #lufc

@EmptyUK: A win tomorrow is absolutely essential. No excuses, Leeds. #LUFC

@D_I_N_G: Actually still a long way to go, but the clever money now looks like Watford, Norwich and one of us, Everton or Burnley, with Everton being favourites to escape. #lufc #mot

@ArronSMarshall: Brentford win. #LUFC over to you.

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