Leeds United stunned as they recorded their first home win of the new season against Watford and a new verdict has now been delivered on the club’s predicted final position.
The Whites, going into Saturday’s clash with the Hornets, sit in ninth place after Wednesday night’s goalless draw against Hull City, in which Daniel Farke’s side had to play the final 30 minutes plus The match was stopped at 10:00 after Joe Rodon was sent off for a second warning.
Rodon was then suspended for the weekend’s clash with Watford, who arrived at Elland Road unbeaten in their last three matches, but Valerian Ismael’s side were easily brushed aside as goals from Joel Piroe, Sam Byram and Jaidon Anthony helped Los Blancos win an impressive 3-0.
The quick win took Leeds up to fifth, but the White Devils then dropped to sixth on Sunday and behind Hull City, who recorded a 3-1 win over Stoke City.
At the top of the table, leaders Preston North End were held to a 1-1 draw by Rotherham United on Saturday and dropped two places as Leicester City and Ipswich Town recorded further successes.
New league leaders Leicester recorded a 1-0 home win over Bristol City while Ipswich scored seven goals at home to Blackburn Rovers as the 4-3 result left them second, level on points with Leicester and ahead of Leeds.
eight points to eight.
game played.
Following the weekend’s results, the bookies have given their new verdict on the final predicted positions for the season and this is where Leeds and their rivals now sit on the new title odds.
and relegation bids for teams predicted to finish in the bottom half of the table.