Leeds United. Why does it have to be this way? Fulham dropped points, West Brom dropped points, both before Marcelo Bielsa’s men made the trip to Cardiff City. It was the perfect chance to hit the ground running following the resumption of the Championship and take another big step towards the Premier League.
But, as ever, the club never make it easy for themselves. It is part of the DNA. Still, a seven point buffer over third with eight games remaining.
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7. Greek move for striker
Ex-Wigan striker Bright Enobakhare has completed a move to Greek giants AEK Athens. The 22-year-old was on loan at the Latics in the first half of the season but left Wolves this summer. Photo: Richard Heathcote
8. Hart to Birmingham?
Ex-Birmingham City favourite Joe Hart is set to be available in the summer after it was confirmed he would exit Burnley once his contract expires. The former England No.1 has been strongly linked with a move to Leeds United. Photo: Nigel Roddis
9. Posh warn clubs over striker
Peterborough United have warned interested clubs that they can’t get Ivan Toney on the cheap. The striker has been linked with Brentford but the Posh have rejected a £4m bid from New York Red Bulls. (Peterborough Today) Photo: Nathan Stirk
10. Preston boss laments Luton nightmare
Alex Neil called the late equaliser scored by Luton as his “nightmare come true”. The Preston manager believes it was “as comfortable a game as we have probably had” but saw the side drop two points to the Hatters. (LEP) Photo: Alex Davidson