Leeds United's next five fixtures compared to relegation rivals as Whites climb out of bottom three

Leeds United climbed out of the relegation zone by defeating Southampton 1-0 at Elland Road, and ending their 10-match winless run in the Premier League.

Junior Firpo scored the game's only goal in the 74th minute as his low shot from inside the box crept underneath the body of Southampton goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu.

Elsewhere, Everton and AFC Bournemouth dropped into the bottom three courtesy of defeats against Aston Villa and Manchester City respectively. West Ham climbed out of the drop zone with a 4-0 win over Nottingham Forest, who also dropped to within four points of the relegation zone.

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With the relegation battle continuing to prove as unpredictable as ever, LeedsLive have looked at the next five fixtures for each of the sides fighting for their Premier League status.

13th - Nottingham Forest

Points: 25

Games played: 24

Goal difference: -24

Form: LDLWD

Next five fixtures: Everton (H); Tottenham (A); Newcastle (H); Wolves (H); Leeds (A).

14th - Leicester City

Points: 24

Games played: 24

Goal difference: -6

Form: LLWWD

Next five fixtures: Southampton (A); Chelsea (H); Brentford (A); Crystal Palace (A); Aston Villa (H).

15th - Wolves

Points: 24

Games played: 24

Goal difference: -15

Form: DLWWL

Next five fixtures: Liverpool (A); Tottenham (H); Newcastle (A); Leeds (H); Nottingham Forest (A).

16th - West Ham

Points: 23

Games played: 24

Goal difference: -6

Form: WLDDW

Next five fixtures: Brighton (A); Aston Villa (H); Man City (A); Southampton (H); Newcastle (H).

17th - Leeds United

Points: 22

Games played: 24

Goal difference: -10

Form: WLLDL

Next five fixtures: Chelsea (A); Brighton (H); Wolves (A); Arsenal (A); Nottingham Forest (H).

18th - Everton

Points: 21

Games played: 24

Goal difference: -15

Form: LWLWL

Next five fixtures: Arsenal (A); Nottingham Forest (A); Brentford (H); Chelsea (A); Tottenham (H).

19th - Bournemouth

Points: 21

Games played: 24

Goal difference: -26

Form: LWDLD

Next five fixtures: Arsenal (A); Liverpool (H); Aston Villa (A); Fulham (H); Brighton (H).

20th - Southampton

Points: 18

Games played: 24

Goal difference: -22

Form: LWLLL

Next five fixtures: Leicester (H); Man United (A); Brentford (H); Tottenham (H); West Ham (A).

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