Surviving in the Premier League is one thing. Staying there and building something is another. Daniel Farke’s Leeds are making a quiet case that they can do both.
Where They Stand
Ten games in, Leeds are 9th on 14 points, with 3 wins, 5 draws and 2 defeats. Only Arsenal and Bournemouth have beaten them, and they’ve shared the points with Brentford, Brighton, Crystal Palace, Manchester United and Sunderland. They’re level on points with Brentford and ahead of Aston Villa, Tottenham and Newcastle, who all sit below them. It’s a solid start for a club that spent much of last season looking over its shoulder.
Read on: Yamal Out, Spain Without Their Star for Czech Trip
Built on Last Season’s Foundations
Last season’s work has carried over. Leeds secured another season in the top flight under Farke, with his plan coming together at the right time and a run to the FA Cup semi-final to show for it. The semi-final ended in a loss to Chelsea at Wembley, a major disappointment, but the club still treated the year as a success. They went into this season with survival already in the bank, and not many promoted sides get that luxury in their second year.
The Draw Habit
Five draws from ten games is the number that stands out. It shows how hard Leeds are to beat, but also how many points have slipped away: Brentford, Brighton, Palace, Manchester United and Sunderland all took a share. Turning a few of those into wins would have taken them from mid-table into the race for the top half.
Also Read: Man United Stage A Coup & Steal a Point, As Villa Implode at Old Trafford, In a 4-4 Draw
But A Winning Attitude Too
The 4-1 win over Newcastle in September showed what the team can do when everything works. Their other two victories came by 1-0, at Nottingham Forest and against Spurs, which suggests they can grind out results too.
The Run-In to Christmas
The next month will show how good they really are:
21 Nov: Chelsea (away)
28 Nov: Coventry City (home)
2 Dec: Manchester City (away)
5 Dec: Ipswich Town (home)
12 Dec: Liverpool (away)
The Verdict
The Whites, as Leeds United are known, are not trying to be a glamorous side. They’re organised, hard to beat, and led by a manager who adapts mid-game. If they turn more of those draws into wins, they won’t just be making the season count. They’ll be challenging the elite.
Explore: WNBA Free Agency 2027: Top Players And Team Needs