Leeds United took another huge step towards the Premier League on Saturday as their 2-1 win over Preston opened up a five-point gap on Sheffield United with just four games to go. Daniel Farke’s side now need a maximum of seven points to guarantee automatic promotion although with the Blades due at Turf Moor on Easter Monday, it could well be done with fewer.
Fans will no doubt have a keen eye on that meeting, just like they did West Brom’s defeat at Huddersfield Town back in 2020 that confirmed the end of their 16-year stay outside the top-flight. Celebrations were behind closed doors during the Covid pandemic but those who eventually won the title under Marcelo Bielsa instantly became legends - just as Daniel Farke’s squad will look to do now.
Since that memorable campaign five years ago, Bielsa’s squad have taken very different paths, with some moving on for big money while others moved into coaching - a small number are still at Leeds half a decade on. And with a second promotion feeling so close, the YEP has looked back at what those 2019/20 title-winning heroes are up to now.
19. Eddie Nketiah
A season-long loan spell at Leeds was cut short by Arsenal in January 2020 due to a lack of starts, but the striker still played 17 league games and scored a few important goals. Remained on the fringes of first-team action at the Emirates before joining Crystal Palace in a £30m deal last summer. In and out of the team at Selhurst Park, too. Photo: George Wood/Getty Images
20. Patrick Bamford
It's been a rollercoaster five years since promotion for Bamford, who bagged 17 Premier League goals the following campaign and earned an England cap. Injury issues have plagued his Whites career since, unfortunately. Returned from a lengthy absence earlier this month and has looked sharp off the bench. Would be some turn of events if he were to lead a second successful promotion charge over the next four games. | Getty Images
21. Marcelo Bielsa
Led Leeds to ninth place in their first Premier League campaign but was sacked mid-way through the second amid an injury crisis and relegation trouble. Ended a lengthy spell out the game by taking charge of the Uruguay national team in 2023, where he remains ahead of a hopeful 2026 World Cup. | Getty Images