Leeds United's situation may appear precarious, but history shows that teams in far worse positions have avoided the drop. Jesse Marsch’s side currently sit 14th in the table, on just 17 points as we reach the halfway point of the season.
They have won only four of their 18 games, drawing five and losing nine. But with the bottom seven clubs separated by just two points, there is plenty of time for countless twists and turns in this year’s relegation battle.
Leeds may not be in the drop zone at present, but are only two points above the bottom three heading into Sunday’s vital clash with Brentford at Elland Road.