The incredible impact of Leeds United’s summer business on their survival chances has been highlighted in an alternative Premier League table. The Whites are currently above the relegation zone and on course to reach their point-per-game target, with signings made following promotion proving crucial.
Leeds signed two free agent strikers in Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Lukas Nmecha, the pair scoring 10 and five goals respectively so far this season, while the likes of Noah Okafor, Sean Longstaff and Jaka Bijol have all contributed. In fact, of the 34 Premier League goals Daniel Farke’s side have scored, a whopping 24 of them have come from new arrivals.
That equates to over 70 per cent of total goals scored and is by far the highest number of summer-signing goals across the Premier League. Take a look below to see how Leeds’ numbers rack up against the other 19, in a table published by The Athletic.
Summer signing goals: 0 | Percentage of team goals: 0.0%
1. 20. Aston Villa
Summer signing goals: 0 | Percentage of team goals: 0.0% | Getty Images
Summer signing goals: 2 | Percentage of team goals: 8.0%
2. 19. Crystal Palace
Summer signing goals: 2 | Percentage of team goals: 8.0% | Getty Images
Summer signing goals: 4 | Percentage of team goals: 11.8%
3. 18. Fulham
Summer signing goals: 4 | Percentage of team goals: 11.8% | Getty Images
Summer signing goals: 5 | Percentage of team goals: 13.9%
4. 17. Brentford
Summer signing goals: 5 | Percentage of team goals: 13.9% | Getty Images
Summer signing goals: 5 | Percentage of team goals: 14.7%
5. 16. Brighton
Summer signing goals: 5 | Percentage of team goals: 14.7% | Getty Images
Summer signing goals: 6 | Percentage of team goals: 17.1%
6. 15. Tottenham Hotspur
Summer signing goals: 6 | Percentage of team goals: 17.1% | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images