Leeds United have earned four points from their first three Premier League game, which included a 0-0 draw against Newcastle United, who qualified for the Champions League in the previous campaign.
There is a sense of unrest around Leeds at the moment, despite their solid start to the season. Their failure to bring in attacking reinforcements towards the end of the transfer window has hampered the mood around Elland Road.
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Daniel Farke wanted to bring in two more attackers towards the end of the window, but Leeds failed to sign even one, with their move for Wales winger Harry Wilson collapsing minutes before the window closed after Fulham changed their mind about selling the Welshman to the Whites.
Leeds are looking short in the final third, and there is a feeling that a lack of creativity and goals could seriously damage their survival hopes despite having a solid defence and midfield.
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Danny Mills rates the chances of Leeds United surviving in the Premier League
Former Leeds United midfielder Danny Mills believes the Whites, along with the other promoted teams, have done well and surprised many at the start of the season.
However, he is expecting the league table to take shape in the next seven or eight games and expects the three promoted teams to be in the bottom seven or eight.
The former White stressed that it is going to be hard for Leeds and the other promoted teams to survive, and is expecting them to have major slumps in form over the course of the season.
“If you said to Leeds United, you get four points from the first three games, we will take that”, Mills said on talkSPORT.
“All the teams that came up have won a game. They have all started better than some people would have thought. I guess it will be very difficult for them, and they will have slumps.
“In another seven or eight games, the league will find a way to sort itself out. I expect the three teams that came up to be in the bottom seven or eight teams.
“It’s who can survive out of those.”
Leeds have a decent run of games ahead of them
The Whites have four points on the table despite facing two of the top five from last season, and now have a relatively easier run of games ahead of them.
Leeds have a few good opportunities to pick up points in the upcoming games, and they need to capitalise to ensure they are not under pressure early in the season.
They will be travelling to Fulham immediately after the break, before another away game against Wolves, who are being seen as relegation candidates this season.
Leeds will host Bournemouth and Tottenham in back-to-back home games before the international break next month.
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