Former Leeds United striker Jermaine Beckford believes his old club will survive the Premier League axe this season. As it stands, the Whites are just two points above the bottom three and embroiled in another relegation dogfight.
Just two wins in 16 games across all competitions has piled the pressure on Jesse Marsch. No win in seven has triggered debates at Elland Road about the American’s future in the dugout.
Last year, Leeds survived by the skin of their teeth on the final day. Most bookmakers backed the Whites to succumb to their second-season syndrome and go hurtling back to the Championship.