Leeds United manager Daniel Farke
Chaos is unfolding at one of Leeds' relegation rivals. (Credit: Imago)
Leeds United host Brentford at Elland Road on Saturday in a huge Premier League clash that could have implications at both ends of the table.
Brentford are within touching distance of the Champions League spots, and a win in West Yorkshire could push them firmly into the top-five conversation as the season enters its final stretch.
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Leeds, meanwhile, have taken just one point from their last three league games and sit only three points above the relegation zone with eight matches to play.
A positive result at home this weekend would go a long way in easing the pressure and helping them create some breathing room above the bottom three.
Gabby Agbonlahor has a warning for Leeds ahead of the Brentford clash
Leeds are desperate to get back to winning ways soon, and there are already suggestions that the Brentford clash on Saturday is a must-win game for the home side.
Agbolahor insisted that Leeds are aware that they need more points on the board ahead of hosting Brentford this weekend, as they are too close to the relegation zone for comfort.
However, he does not see the Whites winning at Elland Road this weekend and has predicted a 2-2 draw against Brentford.
Agbonlahor said on talkSPORT: “Leeds will again look to pull away from danger as they play Brentford at Elland Road.
“Leeds know they need to keep picking up points, as they’re only three points above the relegation zone.
“For Brentford, the race for European football is very much on, so every point now is crucial.
“I predict a 2-2 draw.”
Daniel Farke knows a win is needed soon
Most pundits have backed Leeds to stay up on the strength of their home form, with the notable exception of Michael Owen.
But back-to-back defeats at Elland Road have piled on the pressure ahead of the Brentford clash, with Leeds now needing a response on home soil.
Premier League Bottom Six – Relegation Battle
The latest Premier League standings show the teams fighting to avoid relegation
Pos Club P W D L GF GA GD Pts
15 Leeds United 30 7 11 12 37 48 -11 32
16 Tottenham Hotspur 30 7 9 14 40 47 -7 30
17 Nottingham Forest 30 7 8 15 28 43 -15 29
18 West Ham United 30 7 8 15 36 55 -19 29
19 Burnley 30 4 8 18 32 58 -26 20
20 Wolverhampton Wanderers 31 3 8 20 24 54 -30 17
Keith Andrews, meanwhile, was far from pleased after Brentford let a win slip against Wolves on Monday night and will be demanding a reaction from his side this weekend.
Daniel Farke also has a few concerns to deal with, including Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s form and Gabriel Gudmundsson’s suspension heading into Saturday’s game.
A win would ease the tension around Elland Road, but anything less could drag Leeds closer to the relegation zone.