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Matty Hewitt

Leeds United's miracle laid bare in Premier League final day permutations

Leeds United are set for another date with destiny this weekend. Just 12 months on from a final day escape at Brentford, the Whites now need a repeat of their heroics at the Bees but know that may not be enough.

Jesse Marsch's Whites stayed up on the final day of last season with a win over Thomas Frank's side, with Burnley defeated by Newcastle United. There were jubilant scenes at the full-time whistle but there's a lot less positivity this time round.

To put it simply, Leeds host Tottenham Hotspur knowing they must win to stand any chance of Premier League survival. The Whites are two points behind Everton in 17th - who take on Bournemouth at Goodison Park on the final day.

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Fellow strugglers Leicester City moved above the Whites on goal difference with a point at high flying Newcastle United on Monday night. The Foxes take on West ham United at the King Power with both of Leeds' relegation rivals boasting home advantage.

Dean Smith's side know they need a win to stay up, with a point not enough for the Foxes nor Sam Allardyce's Leeds United. The Whites need a win and for both Everton and Leicester City to suffer defeat to stay up beyond any doubt.

if Leicester City draw, they would be relegated, and a draw for the Toffees is also likely to keep them up. However, with Dyche's side just three goals ahead in terms of goal difference, a win by a four goal margin at Spurs would be needed from Leeds if Everton draw with Bournemouth.

Anything less, would see the Everton stay up given their better head-to-head record having taken four points off the Whites. If Dyche's side win this weekend, results elsewhere are irrelevant and both Leeds and Leicester City will be playing Championship football next season.

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