Leeds United are in a fantastic position to win promotion when the season does resume, with Marcelo Bielsa’s side seven points clear of third-placed Fulham.
Whilst some fans will refused to get carried away after what happened last season, the reality is that the Whites should return to the Premier League given the advantage they currently hold. With just nine games to play, the Yorkshire side need 21 points from the 27 available to guarantee a return to the top-flight, although that figure is likely to be lower as it works on the basis their rivals will win every game.
So, Leeds fans should be confident, with The Athletic reporter Phil Hay revealing that the club effectively see this as the start of a new, mini-season. And, during a coaching career that has seen him manage in places such as Argentina, Mexico and Spain, among other countries, Bielsa has averaged 15 points from his first nine games.
What league will Leeds United be playing in next season?
Premier League
Championship
If that was to happen again, Fulham, who are still to visit Elland Road, would need to collect 22 points to get level with the Whites, whilst Brentford and Nottingham Forest would need 100% records.
Given Bielsa has exceeded his average by collecting 17 and 18 points in his two seasons at Leeds, that bodes well and this breakdown certainly convinced some promotion will happen. Here we look at a section of the comments…
5 wins and it’s a seat at the top table. 👍
— Diddlysquat2.0 (@rikko71) April 23, 2020
Both seasons we have started very strongly. Think we will have the edge in terms of fitness. We will smash this.
— Dan (@POTUS048) April 23, 2020
15 including the Fulham game and we’re up
— Ryan (@RyanHLUFC) April 23, 2020
We always start well under Bielsa, blessing in disguise this break.
— Craig Trapps (@Trappsradio) April 23, 2020
We will be more prepared than anyone and more motivated.
— DeanLUFC (@DeanLUFC1) April 23, 2020
Avoid to defeat Vs Fulham and we've done it, it's literally that simple
— Jacob Wadsworth (@JacobWadsworth6) April 23, 2020
With a refreshed squad I think we’ll hit the ground running . Our starts to the last 2 seasons have been impressive with fresh legs so here’s hoping the break is a blessing in disguise .
— Andrew Dickinson (@Andrewerd) April 23, 2020