The last gasp win which left the Elland Road faithful daring to dream

By Andrew Hutchinson

Published 26th Jun 2021, 06:00 GMT

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It was a last-gasp win which left Leeds United on the brink of a return to the promised land.

The White became within touching distance of ending their 16-year Premier League exile after a last-gasp victory at Swansea City in July 2020. When Pablo Hernandez's low shot rolled in off the post a minute from time the Elland Road faithful were left daring to dream. Leeds had marked the passing of club legend Jack Charlton before kick-off at the Liberty Stadium before producing a solid, organised performance which left them needing just four points from their three remaining fixtures to clinch automatic promotion. "I cannot enjoy this yet. The only thing I can enjoy is the last objective, if we get it," reflected Leeds United coach Marcelo Bielsa at full-time. READ MORE: 16 of the most iconic Leeds United photos of all time LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

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Enjoy these photo memories from Leeds United's last gasp win at the Liberty Stadium in July 2020. PIC: Getty Photo: Getty

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There was a minute's silence before the game in honour of England World Cup winner Jack Charlton who made more than more than 750 appearances for Leeds United. Photo: Getty

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Kalvin Phillips protects the ball under pressure from Swansea City's Conor Gallagher. Photo: Getty

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Helder Costa is struck in the middle of Swansea City's Ben Cabango and Marc Guehi. Photo: Getty

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Swansea City's Matt Grimes is under pressure as Patrick Bamford races in. Photo: Getty

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Swansea City's Rhian Brewster battles with Ben White. Photo: Getty

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Liam Cooper vies for possession with Swansea City's Rhian Brewster. Photo: Getty

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There was a minute's silence before the game in honour of England World Cup winner Jack Charlton who made more than more than 750 appearances for Leeds United. Photo: Getty