New Delhi, Feb. 8 -- Leeds United scored twice in four minutes in a dominant first half then added a third soon after halftime in beating Nottingham Forest 3-1 for a massive boost in its fight against Premier League relegation on Friday.

Leeds' fourth Friday night win in a row lifted it nine points clear of the relegation zone and equal on points with the two clubs above it, Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hotspur.

Forest's four-game unbeaten league run came to an unceremonious end, and remained in 17th place.

Leeds started the better side and led after 26 minutes.

With the Forest defense static, Jayden Bogle ran on to a superb through ball from Ilia Gruev and poked it under the hesitant keeper.

Four minutes later, Noah Okafor broke a 1...