Joe Gelhardt scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner to give Jesse Marsch his first victory as Leeds boss in a 2-1 triumph over relegation rivals Norwich.

The hosts opened the scoring with their first goal under Marsch's management in the 14th minute as Dan James chested a poor clearance into the path of Rodrigo, who lashed a deflected effort in off Ben Gibson.

Kenny McLean looked to have earned an invaluable point for Norwich in the first minute of stoppage time when he met Teemu Pukki's cross.

However, teenage substitute Gelhardt tapped into an empty net just three minutes later to seal the victory for Leeds.

Norwich goalscorer McLean admitted that his side did not deserve to win the game and rued a missed opportunity for the Canaries.

He said: "Did we do enough to win the game? No. We didn't underestimate how big it was. It was a big game. A lot of times we've used the word passive this season and in the first half, we were again. 

"We know the fans can be on their side but it could be the other way. They were the best team in the first half. To lose that goal at the end was tough."

Leeds' Stuart Dallas admitted that the overriding emotion at the end of the game was relief after the late victory.

He said: "It wouldn't be us if we didn't make it hard for ourselves, would it? You could see the emotion at the end there. It's a massive win. 

"We've been below our standards for whatever reason this season but that was a step forward for us. [We're] disappointed [with] how we conceded the goal but it showed the mentality of the group to get one at the other end. 

"[The main feeling is of] relief, I think. When we scored to go 2-1 up we still have to credit Illan Meslier with a save at the end. The emotions at the end — this is why you play football, for moments like this."

Did you know?

Leeds have recorded a league double over Norwich for the first time since the 1980-81 campaign, which was also in the top-flight. A third of their victories in the Premier League this term have come against the Canaries.

Since their return to the top flight last season, the Whites have won seven of their eight league games against promoted sides, with the exception being a 2-2 draw with Brentford in December. 

Norwich suffered their 20th defeat of the Premier League season in their 29th game of the campaign — this is the joint-fewest matches they have played upon reaching their 20th league loss.

Gelhardt (19y 313d) is the youngest player to score a 90th-minute winner in the Premier League since Gabriel Jesus for Manchester City against Swansea in February 2017 (19y 308d).

Raphinha has been directly involved in 12 goals for Leeds in the league this season (nine goals, three assists), more than any other player for the Whites.

Half of Rodrigo’s league strikes this season have been scored against Norwich, with the Spaniard netting once home and away against the Canaries this term.