Leeds United are hoping to win promotion this season.
After narrowly missing out on the play-offs last year, Leeds United are hoping to take a step forward.
The Whites finished in seventh place under Garry Monk, and new boss Thomas Christiansen is hoping to land a play-off place.
So how likely are their chances? According to BBC Sport, the Whites are set to take a step back.
The end table has Leeds United tipped to finish in 10th position, three places further back than last season.
The two teams tipped to go up automatically are Middlesbrough and Fulham.
Aston Villa, Sheffield Wednesday, Derby County and Wolves complete the top six.
A top 10 finish would not be well well received by owner Andrea Radrizzani, who told the Yorkshire Evening Post he has set Christiansen the objective of landing a top six finish.
Reasons for a step back
While Leeds are hoping to move forward this season, there is reason to believe this season could be more difficult.
Chris Wood remains their only proven goalscorer in the division, while they have lost two key defensive players in Charlie Taylor and Kyle Bartley.
New manager Thomas Christiansen has no experience in England and has to hit the ground running.
The recruitment has been promising, but most players have been signed from abroad and may take time to settle individually and gel as a team.
This is a very open and competitive division and Leeds are no more assured than any other team of a top six place. They will have to work for it, hope they have adequate squad depth, and get lucky with injuries.
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