Leeds United look like strong candidates for a Premier League return.
Tottenham Hotspur legend Ledley King has offered his verdict on Leeds United this season.
Leeds beat Sheffield United 1-0 on Saturday to move top of the Championship, before Norwich City pushed them back into second later in the day.
We aren’t even half-way through the season yet, but United look every inch the promotion candidates that they were supposed to be when the renowned Marcelo Bielsa took over.
Bielsa’s side haven’t dropped a point or conceded a goal from their three games since the 4-1 demolition by West Brom prior to the last international break.
December is a hectic month in the English football calendar, with Championship teams having to play five more games before the new year.
And Tottenham icon King feels that Leeds – absent from the top flight since 2004 – could put themselves in a good position toward a long-awaited Premier League return if they maintain this form over the festive period.
He told Seven of the Best: “Leeds were temporarily top of the Championship after their 1-0 win over Yorkshire rivals Sheffield United.
“Marco Bielsa’s side have looked impressive this season and if the can maintain their form after Christmas, we could be welcoming Leeds back to the Premier League next summer.”
The West Yorkshire side, who have lost three times this season, face a tricky visit of in-form QPR on Saturday.
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