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How Leeds United's next five games compare to their relegation rivals

Leeds United are only separated from the relegation zone by goal difference after slumping to a 1-0 defeat at Nottingham Forest.

Brennan Johnson's sumptuous first half volley proved decisive for the hosts, as Forest moved six points clear of the drop zone.

Leeds extended their winless run in the Premier League to seven games, and have collected just two wins from their last 17 league fixtures.

Jesse Marsch has come under increasing pressure following the Whites' recent malaise, and here is how their upcoming fixtures compare to other relegation rivals...

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12th: Crystal Palace - 24

Games played: 21

Points: 24

Goal difference: -10

Form: LDDLL

Next five games: Brighton (H); Brentford (A); Liverpool (H); Aston Villa (A); Man City (H).

13th: Nottingham Forest

Games played: 21

Points: 24

Goal difference: -18

Form: WDWWD

Next five games: Fulham (A); Man City (H); West Ham (A); Everton (H); Tottenham (A).

14th: Leicester City

Games played: 21

Points: 21

Goal difference: -5

Form: WDLLL

Next five games: Tottenham (H); Man United (A); Arsenal (H); Southampton (A); Chelsea (H).

15th: Wolves

Games played: 21

Points: 20

Goal difference: -15

Form: WLWDL

Next five games: Southampton (A); Bournemouth (H); Fulham (A); Tottenham (H); Newcastle (A).

16th: West Ham

Games played: 21

Points: 19

Goal difference: -8

Form: DWLDL

Next five games: Chelsea (H); Tottenham (A); Nottingham Forest (H); Brighton (A); Aston Villa (H).

17th: Leeds United

Games played: 20

Points: 18

Goal difference: -8

Form: LDLDD

Next five games: Man United (A); Man United (H); Everton (A); Southampton (H); Chelsea (A).

18th: Everton

Games played: 21

Points: 18

Goal difference: -12

Form: WLLLD

Next five games: Liverpool (A); Leeds (H); Aston Villa (H); Nottingham Forest (A); Brentford (H).

19th: Bournemouth

Games played: 21

Points: 17

Goal difference: -24

Form: LDLLL

Next five games: Newcastle (H); Wolves (A); Man City (H); Arsenal (A); Liverpool (H).

20th: Southampton

Games played: 21

Points: 15

Goal difference: -21

Form: LLWLL

Next five games: Wolves (H); Chelsea (A); Leeds (A); Leicester (H); Man United (A).

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