Leeds Four Points Above Relegation Zone with Seven Games Left

Leeds United sit four points above the Premier League relegation zone with seven matches remaining, positioning the club to potentially secure survival for the first time since their promotion last season. The Whites, managed by Daniel Farke, have endured a tense run since Christmas, marked by just two league wins and a four-game stretch without scoring, including goalless draws against Crystal Palace and Brentford. Their next fixture, an FA Cup quarterfinal against West Ham United on Sunday at the London Stadium, offers a brief respite before league action resumes against Manchester United on April 13.

Farke's tenure has stabilized after a rocky start, with Leeds climbing to 15th place through a tactical shift that emphasizes defensive solidity. The club has drawn five of their last 10 Premier League games, conceding only eight goals in that span while netting eight. Sources close to the club indicate confidence in reaching safety, particularly with home games against bottom-four sides Burnley and Wolves, as well as a matchup against winless-in-2026 Tottenham Hotspur. "If they can turn some of those draws into wins, they'll move themselves further clear of trouble," said one...