After seven games, Leeds United have held their own in the Premier League. The trend of promoted sides being relegated looks like it might be coming to an end, judging by the early signs.
Of course, there is a long way to go, and Burnley have managed just four points from their seven games. But Leeds remain above the point-a-game line with eight secured, while Sunderland have amassed 11.
Leeds might have been smashed 5-0 by Arsenal at The Emirates, but in the other six games, Daniel Farke has got his Leeds side looking competitive. They should have more points than they have actually won.
Indeed, if games finished at 90 minutes, Leeds would have the same amount as Sunderland. But Leeds conceded to Fulham in the final few seconds, while Bournemouth equalised late on to make it 2-2.
Photo by Alex Dodd – CameraSport via Getty ImagesLeeds United’s next four games, beginning with Burnley clash
Leeds’ eighth Premier League outing comes in the form of an away trip to Burnley, last season’s rivals in the race for the Championship title. A fixture that saw the two sides play out a 0-0 draw last season.
The trip to Burnley is just a week away now, with Leeds’ eight senior internationals due to return next week after their second fixtures of the break. Then, Leeds return to Elland Road to face West Ham.
A Friday night clash against West Ham, which seems a whole lot tougher now Graham Potter has been replaced by Nuno Espirito Santo. Brighton away follows that, before Leeds take on Forest on 9 November.
Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty ImagesPredicting Leeds’ next four games before November break
These four fixtures will take place between the October and November breaks, and LeedsUnited.News has predicted how Leeds will fare. We believe Leeds beat Scott Parker’s Burnley next Saturday.
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Nuno’s pragmatic approach will make The Hammers a whole lot harder to beat than they had been with Potter in the dugout, and a draw seems the likeliest result at Elland Road. Brighton away will be tough.
A Brighton side that boasts Georginio Rutter. Defeat seems inevitable at The Amex, but Leeds may have a better chance against Forest if Ange Postecoglou remains in charge. A draw is an achievable result.