Leeds approached Monday night’s top-of-the-table clash at second-placed Sheffield United sat two points clear of the Blades and holding a four-point cushion in the Championship’s automatic promotion places back to third-placed Burnley.
Monday’s contest, though, represented a game in hand for both Leeds and Sheffield United, offering both teams a huge chance to create new big gaps. A victory for Chris Wilder’s side would have seen them displace Leeds by a point at the top of the division and also pull five points clear of Burnley.
Illan Meslier’s unfortunate own goal had the Blades on course for a 1-0 victory but Leeds produced another stunning turnaround as second-half goals from Junior Firpo, Ao Tanaka and Joel Piroe sealed a brilliant 3-1 success.
With 12 games remaining, Leeds have now pulled five points clear of Sheffield United, seven points clear of Burnley and 13 ahead of fourth-placed Sunderland in a clear breakaway top four. To say it’s looking good is an understatement and stats experts Opta have now produced a stunning new Whites forecast in their new predicted final Championship table and points. Here is the full new rundown in reverse order.
