Manchester United scored twice in the final 10 minutes at Elland Road to leave managerless Leeds deep in relegation trouble.
Five days on from Marcus Rashford netting the Red Devils' first goal as they came back from 2-0 down at home to draw against the same opponents, the England striker broke the deadlock when he met Luke Shaw's curling cross to head in his 21st goal of the season.
Substitute Alejandro Garnacho then outpaced the home defence before beating Illan Meslier at his near post to the obvious joy of manager Erik ten Hag on the touchline.
The result was harsh on Leeds, who created a number of decent opportunities but could not beat visiting goalkeeper David de Gea.
However, in the end it was the visitors who displayed an extra touch of class to take them seven points clear of fifth-placed Tottenham in the battle for a Champions League spot.
Leeds are in a far more precarious position at the other end of the table and will drop into the relegation zone if Everton win Monday's Merseyside derby at Anfield.
The Whites need to arrest a damaging nine-game winless run that has brought just four points from a possible 27, with the need to replace Jesse Marsch, who was sacked last week, now more urgent than ever.
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