There will be a renewed sense of optimism and confidence surrounding Leeds United when they head into an Elland Road double header with Premier League rivals Bournemouth and Tottenham Hotspur over the next fortnight.
After a run of four games without a win in any competition and just one win in five games during the first month of the new season, Daniel Farke’s men racked up a first away victory of the campaign when they came from a goal down to earn all three points in Saturday’s visit to Premier League basement club Wolverhampton Wanderers.
The result has taken the Whites in mid-table and they now head into their next two games knowing they could move into the European places with a positive points return - but where are Leeds predicted to finish in the table when the curtain comes down on the 2025/26 season next May?
We take a look at a predicted final Premier League table put together by AI tool Grok3.
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7. Newcastle United
Grok3: Eddie Howe's injury-plagued start (six points) improves with Alexander Isak's backup options settling in. Saudi-backed depth helps in cup runs, but fixture congestion leads to a seventh-place finish—frustrating, yet a platform for next season's ambitions. | Getty Images
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8. Aston Villa
Grok3: Unai Emery's side struggles post-Champions League qualification fatigue, with only three points so far reflecting defensive woes (four goals conceded in losses). Ollie Watkins carries them to safety and a sneaky top-half finish via smart January tweaks. | Getty Images
9. Crystal Palace
Grok3: Oliver Glasner's unbeaten run (three draws, two wins) highlights further progression. Their organised defence holds firm, but lack of firepower caps them at a respectable ninth— a step up, securing long-term stability. | AFP via Getty Images
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10. Brighton and Hove Albion
Grok3: Fabian Hürzeler's youth project yields entertaining football but inconsistency (two losses early). They'll flirt with Europe but settle mid-table, true to their progressive identity. | Getty Images
11. Fulham
Grok3: Marco Silva's balanced side builds on last season's solidity, with Rodrigo Muniz finding form. Home strength at Craven Cottage ensures comfort, but away woes prevent a higher climb— a textbook 11th for the Cottagers. | Getty Images
12. Leeds United
Grok3: Daniel Farke's men (seven points) adapt well with plenty of energy, but the step-up exposes defensive frailties. A gritty survival battle ends in mid-table security, validating their return. | Getty Images