Rudderless Leeds beaten again as Bournemouth push towards safety

DOUBLING UP: Jefferson Lerma scored a brace in Bournemouth’s 4-1 win over Leeds. Pic: Steven Paston/PA

Leeds’ relegation fears increased after Jefferson Lerma’s double helped Bournemouth virtually secure their own safety with a vital 4-1 home win.

The Cherries moved level with Chelsea on 39 points and 10 clear of the bottom three after Lerma’s brace was backed up by second-half strikes from Dominic Solanke and Antoine Semenyo.