The Whites have been blistering in the Championship this season under Garry Monk’s guidance.
Liam Bridcutt of Leeds United in action with Jiri Skalak of Brighton and Hove Albion
With just eight games of the season to go, few would have predicted that Leeds United would be sitting pretty in the play-offs under Garry Monk’s stewardship.
Following an indifferent spell as manager of his beloved Swansea City, who at one point seemed certain for relegation under Monk, the majority of fans and pundits would have tipped Leeds for a midtable finish at best, maybe pushing for a top 10 place.
The reality has been anything but, with Monk’s Leeds – spearheaded by the excellent Chris Wood – looking like they might finally return to the Premier League after being relegated from it in 2004.
Leeds have won 21 of their 38 games so far this season, with Wood himself bagging a whopping 24 league goals, but while Wood’s been – rightfully – claiming the plaudits, the Whites’ defence has been rock solid, with only leaders Newcastle United and second placed Brighton and Hove Albion conceding less.
Leeds United’s Chris Wood celebrates scoring their first goal
It certainly bodes well for Leeds heading into the final phase of the season, and with the club eight points clear of seventh placed Fulham, it’s unlikely they’ll drop out of the top six.
Seeing as Monk’s side are also eight points behind second placed Brighton, an automatic place is possibly out of their reach. It all seems set for Leeds to have, at least, an extra two fixtures come the end of the season in the play-offs.
Prediction – 4th
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