Leeds United surge up Premier League table with Wolves…

Leeds United surge up Premier League table with Wolves win as relegation rivals all drop points

Leeds United have moved out of the relegation zone and up into 14th following their 4-2 win over Wolves on Saturday as their relegation rivals dropped points in a beneficial weekend for the Whites.

Goals from Jack Harrison, Luke Ayling, Rasmus Kristensen and Rodrigo saw Javi Gracia's side put four past Wolves in a thrilling game at Molineux. Having led by three goals just after the hour mark, the Whites would not score their fourth and decisive goal until the 97th minute in a frantic game of football.

Julen Lopetugui's side were issued two red cards during the game as the Wolves boss slammed what he saw as an inadequate performance from both referee Michael Salisbury and VAR. Leeds' second top-flight victory under Gracia has now seen them climb five places up the table such is the congested nature of the bottom-half.

Yet there was more good news for the Whites as none of the teams around them managed to win any of their respective matches. Newcastle United overcame Nottingham Forest with a stoppage-time Alexander Isak penalty on Friday night to win 2-1 as Steve Cooper's side dropped to 16th place below Leeds.

Bournemouth also suffered defeat as they lost 3-0 to Aston Villa on Saturday afternoon thanks to goals from Douglas Luiz, Jacob Ramsey and Emi Buendia. There was a sense of frustration in Southampton's and Everton's results however, as both sides managed to score last-minute goals against Tottenham and Chelsea respectively to claim 3-3 and 2-2 draws.

Crystal Palace travel to the Emirates to take on Arsenal on Sunday afternoon, while West Ham's game against Manchester City was postponed due to the reigning champions' commitments in the FA Cup. Leeds fans will be hoping for victories from the two title contenders in both those games to aid their battle against relegation.

With that in mind, LeedsLive have looked at how the relegation battle currently looks following Saturday's results, as just four points cover the bottom nine teams.

12. Crystal Palace - 27 points. 27 games played, -13 goal difference.

13. Wolves - 27 points. 28 games played, -19 goal difference.

14. Leeds United - 27 points. 27 games played, -9 goal difference.

15. Everton - 26 points. 28 games played, -18 goal difference.

16. Nottingham Forest - 26 points. 27 games played, -27 goal difference.

17. Leicester City - 25 points. 27 games played, -9 goal difference.

18. West Ham - 24 points. 26 games played, -10 goal difference.

19. Bournemouth - 24 points. 27 games played, -29 goal difference.

20. Southampton - 23 points. 28 games played, -23 goal difference.

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