Leeds United Eyes Premier League Safety After Back-to-Back Victories
Jubilant scenes erupted at Elland Road as Leeds United celebrated a significant victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers, following their impressive 2-1 win at Manchester United. This back-to-back success has propelled Leeds nine points clear of the relegation zone, a crucial buffer with only five games remaining in the season. Despite Tottenham Hotspur's draw with Brighton & Hove Albion, which reduced Leeds' cushion to eight points, manager Daniel Farke remains cautious. He emphasized the need to maintain momentum, stating, "I still think we need to stay with our foot on the gas and keep going because there are strong teams behind us that will try and chase us down." The relegation battle intensifies with Burnley and Wolves likely to fill two of the three relegation spots. Nottingham Forest and West Ham United are also in contention, with crucial matches ahead that could affect the standings. Leeds' current form places them in a strong position, historically speaking. They have surpassed the previous record of Birmingham City, who had 38 points at this stage in the 2010-11 season and were relegated. Remarkably, only six teams have ever been relegated with 39 points or more in a 38-game Premier League season, and it hasn't occurred in the last 14 seasons. The statistics favor Leeds, as in every season since 2015-16, 36 points would have ensured survival. With their current tally, the club can start planning for another season in the top flight, although fans will remain anxious until safety is mathematically confirmed.
Source: BBC Sport - 2026-04-18