Jack Harrison on Leeds United redeeming themselves and his stunning Newcastle United strike

Jack Harrison says Leeds United wanted to 'redeem' themselves after their 5-2 thrashing of Newcastle United on Wednesday evening.

The Whites defeated the Magpies in Premier League action at Elland Road as they returned to winning ways after back-to-back losses in the top flight.

Jeff Hendrick gave the visitors the advantage against the run of play after 26 minutes before Patrick Bamford levelled ahead of the half-time interval.

Marcelo Bielsa's side went ahead on the hour with Rodrigo bagging a brilliant header but Ciaran Clark pegged the hosts back just two minutes later from a corner.

United, though, stepped up a gear with the game in the balance as they scored three times in the final 13 minutes to secure all three points.

Stuart Dallas put Leeds in front before Gjanni Alioski and Harrison completed the scoring in LS11 - with the latter finding the top corner with a stunning strike from outside the box.

"We've had a few rough games and we were really hoping to come back and redeem ourselves," Harrison said post-match.

"We knew how important it was to come out strong and be aggressive to try and play our usual game. We did exactly that.

"We're always trying to be intense. We play until the final whistle as aggressive and intense as we can. You look at all the players making those runs at the end and it shows our fitness level and how we want to play.

"We know how important is it to do that."

Asked about his impressive goal, he said: "It was just a spur of the moment thing.

"I didn't really think about it too much and when I don't I think the best things happen. I was really fortunate to get that one at the end."