Rio Ferdinand has admitted that he did not expect Leeds United to stay up after their rollercoaster season in the Premier League this past campaign. Leeds were in a precarious position when beloved coach Marcelo Bielsa was sacked in February, suffering numerous heavy defeats including conceding 10 in two games against Liverpool and Spurs.
But former RB Leipzig manager Jesse Marsch was able to come in and steer the ship, taking it down to the last day of the season in which Leeds United avoided the drop in dramatic fashion after a late Jack Harrison goal.
That means Leeds end the season in 17th place, with Burnley joining Watford and Norwich in the Championship next season. Leeds can now finally prepare for a third campaign back in the top flight.
