The start of the season generated a period of optimism for Leeds United supporters. Back-to-back home wins against Wolverhampton Wanderers and Chelsea respectively saw them momentarily climb into third, and the Jesse Marsch revolution looked set to come into fruition.
But what followed has set the tone for the rest of the season. A lack of cutting edge in the final third, coupled with an inability to register points on the road has left them separated from the bottom three on goal difference.
Leeds have endured two separate eight-match and 10-match winless streaks in the Premier League this season, but Javi Gracia's debut win over Southampton at Elland Road suggests home form will be crucial to their survival prospects.
