Gary Neville has heaped praise on Leeds United for handling the pressure situation of a final day relegation scrap. The Whites secured their safety in the season finale with a 2-1 victory at Brentford, moving ahead of Burnley who were beaten by Newcastle United.
Leeds went into the final day with destiny out of their own hands following Burnley’s 1-1 draw at Aston Villa on Thursday. Mike Jackson’s side knew that if they matched Leeds’ result on Sunday it would be them who survived, but ultimately it was the Whites who held their nerve.
Speaking on his podcast, Neville claimed that due to the financial implications of relegation, Leeds and Burnley were under more pressure than the sides at the top competing for the title. He was also quick to admit his surprise at Leeds coming away from Brentford with all three points after the Bees’ form in the second half of the season.
