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Liam Wood

Sam Allardyce makes blunt Leeds admission in Everton relegation fight and confirms injury blow

Sam Allardyce concedes the odds are stacked against Leeds United in the Premier League relegation battle after Everton's rivals were also dealt a major injury blow in their defeat to West Ham United.

Despite taking the lead through Rodrigo on Sunday afternoon, Leeds were soundly beaten 3-1 by the Hammers to make it advantage Everton in the fight to beat the drop. To make matters worse, Patrick Bamford was forced off after 34 minutes, after picking up a hamstring problem.

At the same time as the Blues take on Bournemouth at Goodison Park next Sunday afternoon, the Whites will finish their campaign against Tottenham Hotspur - also with home advantage - while Leicester City have two chances to steer themselves away from trouble.

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