TalkSport’s Jeff Stelling dubbed them “the biggest loser” of the window, calling out their ineffective attacking recruitment and reliance on fitness-risk forwards like Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Noah Okafor. The lack of a proven goal-scorer has raised significant concerns about their ability to survive this season.
Meanwhile, on TeamTalk, both Stelling and Ally McCoist slammed Leeds United’s summer dealings, suggesting they were “destroyed” in the transfer market. They emphasized Leeds’ failure to show “serious intent” compared to fellow promoted sides, particularly Sunderland, who were seen as well-prepared to stay up.
Which Promoted Side Looks Best Equipped to Avoid the Drop?
Pundits and betting analysts seem to agree: among the newly promoted teams—Sunderland, Burnley, and Leeds—Leeds are most likely to survive.
- talkSPORT, via betting odds analysis, placed Leeds ahead of Sunderland and Burnley in terms of relegation risk. Leeds, backed by Championship form and financial investment, were seen as having the best chance to beat the drop.
This lines up with the pundit consensus, even if doubts remain about Leeds’ attacking firepower.
Summary: What to take away
- Leeds have been hammered by pundits—“destroyed” in their transfer strategy, particularly on the attacking front, putting their Premier League survival at significant risk.
Despite, or perhaps because of, their strong financial backing and recent Championship success, Leeds are still viewed as the most likely of the promoted trio to avoid relegation, though far from guaranteed.
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