Leeds United moved nine points clear of the Premier League's relegation zone after a dominant win over drop rivals Nottingham Forest.

Jayden Bogle, Noah Okafor and Dominic Calvert-Lewin struck as Daniel Farke's men pulled further clear of third-bottom West Ham and level on points with Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace.

Italian striker Lorenzo Lucca headed home a late consolation for 17th-placed Forest, but it failed to mask a wretched defeat.

It was just a fourth win in 16 league games for the hosts, but one which gives 16th-placed Leeds a platform for survival.

Before the game, Farke believed four more wins would ensure their top-flight status and his side showed his confidence was not misplaced with a commanding victory.

In contrast, Forest - who started level on points with Leeds - were lacklustre and West Ham will reduce the gap to three with victory at second-bottom Burnley on Saturday.

Sean Dyche's men were well beaten at Elland Road and two goals in the space of four minutes from Bogle and Okafor - who ended a 16-match league scoring drought dating back to October - proved decisive.

Calvert-Lewin - who headed against the bar before Bogle's 26th-minute opener - added a third goal four minutes after the restart as Leeds made it four successive top-flight home league wins over Forest.

It came from a classy, improvised finish, chesting in an Ilia Gruev cross, while 6ft 7in forward Lucca replied with a Forest debut goal in the 86th minute as he rose well to meet an Omari Hutchinson cross.

Chants of "England's No9" rang around Elland Road as Calvert-Lewin's 10th goal of the season wrapped up the crucial win.

The relief was palpable.

He is the Premier League's top English goalscorer and his goals look as if they will fire his side to safety.

Calvert-Lewin's clever chested effort emphasised his confidence at a club which has helped him rediscover his form following his summer arrival on a free transfer.

He had scored just 13 goals in three seasons at Everton - last netting double figures in 2021 - but has revived his career in impressive fashion.

Few would have expected such a turnaround, but Farke has tapped into a scoring touch which looked to have deserted the 28-year-old.

It is the perfect time too, with England boss Thomas Tuchel having just one camp next month before this summer's World Cup.

Calvert-Lewin has not played for his country since 2021, but the clamour to add to his 11 caps will grow greater if he continues this impact and stays injury free.

Nicolas Dominguez took his frustration out on Forest's water bottles after he was substituted in the 54th minute.

The midfielder's actions - booting the bottles by the dugout - would have spoken for the entire squad and coaching staff.

It was a wet, wretched night at Elland Road which - come the end of the season - may be viewed as pivotal in the survival race.

Forest, like Leeds, had the chance to move nine points clear of West Ham, but the deficit could be worryingly down to just three on Saturday.

It was not just a missed opportunity, but one they failed to show up for. Bar a 10-minute spell in the first half - where they had a few chances - they were out-thought, outplayed and outfought.

Even skipper Morgan Gibbs-White was replaced in the second period, to signify Forest's struggles, and not even a pitchside discussion with boss Dyche seemed to convince him it was the right decision.

Wins at West Ham and Brentford had kept Forest clear of the bottom three, but the danger of the drop still looms large after this disappointing display and defeat.

Leeds visit Chelsea in the Premier League on Tuesday, 10 February (19:30 GMT), before travelling to Birmingham City in the FA Cup fourth round on Sunday, 15 February (12:00 GMT).

Bottom club Wolves come to the City Ground on Wednesday, 11 February (19:30 GMT) in the Premier League, before Forest travel to Turkey to play Fenerbahce in the Europa League knockout round play-offs on Thursday, 19 February (17:45 GMT).