Leeds United enter the international break knowing they have a seven-point buffer to the bottom three to sit on for the next two weeks. With a number of the sides in and around them not playing this weekend, the Whites took full advantage as they produced a superb comeback to defeat Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-2.
Jesse Marsch’s side came from 2-0 down at half time to secure a second consecutive Premier League victory thanks to goals from Jack Harrison, Rodrigo Moreno and Luke Ayling. Wolves saw striker Raul Jimenez sent off 10 minutes into the second half, which Leeds were able to pounce upon.
However, all four of the sides currently below Leeds all have at least one game in hand, meaning the Whites will not be able to rest on their laurels. Both Everton and Burnley both have as many as three, which shows there are still several crucial matches still to be played from now until the end of the season. So with that in mind, here is a look at some of the relegation six-pointers still to be played that don’t involve Leeds.
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Burnley vs Everton – April 6
One of Burnley and Everton’s aforementioned three games in hand over Leeds actually comes against each other, which will likely benefit the Whites one way or another.
Norwich vs Burnley – April 10
Given the current state of play at Norwich City, this is a must win for Burnley. With Manchester City to come in their first game after the break, they will need at least a four point haul from Everton and the Canaries to stand a chance of catching Leeds.
Watford vs Brentford – April 16
Leeds moved to within just one point of Brentford with their win over Wolves on Friday, however they will be looking for the Bees to do them a favour here with Watford seven points behind them as things stand. The Whites also make the trip to Vicarage Road just seven days prior – a vital week in the calendar for Roy Hodgson’s side.
Watford vs Burnley – April 30
The cliché ‘six-pointer’ is a term that is brandished all too often at this stage of the season, but this game is pretty much the definition of one. Results over the next few weeks dependant, the loser of this match will face a huge task to secure survival.
Everton vs Brentford – May 15
No one knows what the state of play at the bottom of the table will be once this fixture arrives, however with the matches Everton have over the next few weeks, it wouldn’t be a surprise if this is a must-win. They face West Ham, Manchester United, Leicester City twice, Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal before the end of the season.
