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Leeds United defender Pontus Jansson echoes what Thomas Christiansen said about Wolverhampton Wanderers

Pontus Jansson of Sweden during the FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier between Sweden and Belarus at Friends arena on March 25, 2017 in Solna, . (Nils P...
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Leeds United are currently 17 points behind Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Championship table.

Leeds United's Swedish defender Pontus Jansson (L) tries to block an attempt from Leicester City's Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho during the English League Cup fourth round football...

Leeds United defender Pontus Jansson has told the Daily Express that Wolverhampton Wanderers are almost certain to be promoted this season.

Jansson has been at Leeds for nearly 18 months now, and he claims that Wolves are the best team he has faced.

The Swedish defender now feels that the league leaders are certainties to be playing in the Premier League next term, with the rest of the division battling it out for second spot.

He said: “I’ve been in England two years now and Wolves are the best team I’ve seen so far. They are easily the best team we have played this season.

“They have fantastic players and a good team. They are good tactically, but also they have three offensive players – Diogo Jota, Leo Bonatini and Ivan Cavaleiro – who are some of the best players in the league.

Pontus Jansson of Leeds United celebrates after the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Sheffield Wednesday at Elland Road on February 25, 2017 in Leeds, England.

“They play with three strong defenders and two wingers who run a lot. It is like they cheat in defence by waiting for you to attack and then they have a lot of space to attack when they get the ball.

“For sure, Wolves are going to be one of the teams going up to the Premier League, if not directly then through the play-offs. But it’s difficult to say which other teams are going to be there.”

Jansson’s comments echo those of his manager, Thomas Christiansen, who said last week that Wolves were a ‘step above’ every other team in the Championship’s promotion race.

Leeds have already met Wolves at Molineux this season, and they were beaten 4-1 in the contest.

Pontus Jansson of Leeds United looks on during the Sky Bet Championship match between Barnsley and Leeds United at Oakwell Stadium on November 25, 2017 in Barnsley, England.

Leeds actually had a foothold in the match, but after Ronaldo Vieira was sent off they were taken apart by Nuno’s dangerous side.

Wolves strengthened their grip at the top of the table last night, by beating Birmingham City 1-0 at St. Andrews.

Leeds are currently 17 points behind Wolves, after 20 games of the Championship season have been played.