Leeds United just did enough to secure survival last season under the stewardship of Jesse Marsch. There was one or two hairy moments in the Premier League run-in and at times, it must be said, it seemed likely that the Whites would be playing Championship football next season.
The odds were against them, especially as they approached the final day inside the relegation zone, but they eventually got over the line with a memorable win over Brentford in west London. They may have made sure of their place in the top flight, but after failing to build on their fine return to English football’s elite competition, it can hardly be seen as a successful campaign.
There will have been plenty to take from Leeds’ immediate post-season review and there will have been positives such as the turnaround following the appointment of Marsch and the club’s record against the teams around them of the bottom of the table. Leeds picked up maximum points against Norwich City and Watford last season, while four points came against Burnley, Crystal Palace and Brentford.
