Life may have been breathed into a Leeds United season heading one way under Javi Gracia, but Sam Allardyce’s greatest enemy may be the beach across the next 11 days. Two points from the last 21 available neatly sum up why a Championship future is out of United’s hands right now, but they at least have the pulse needed to keep their rivals on their toes.
The merits of what could have been against Newcastle United can be discussed until Cody Drameh comes home, but, pre-match, one point looked a highly appetising prospect in a clash with the league’s third-best team. It’s a draw which may prove all the difference come 6.30pm on May 28.
The full weight of the blow Fulham inflicted upon Leicester City is still being felt now. After the failures to take anything from Bournemouth, Leeds and Everton, the Craven Cottage trip was what looked like the last chance for the Foxes before the final day.
