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Leeds United's corresponding fixtures show year-on-year improvement for Jesse Marsch's side

Leeds United have registered five more points this season than they did in the corresponding fixtures last term.

The Whites suffered heavy defeats against Liverpool at Anfield, and at the hands of Chelsea at Elland Road during the 2021/22 season.

However, Jesse Marsch's charges have avenged those defeats by prevailing against both sides this season. Nonetheless, Leeds sit 15th in the Premier League, just as they did at this stage last season.

Although Leeds have registered a point more this time around, they were three points further away from the relegation zone after 16 games under Marcelo Bielsa in 2021/22.

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Here is how Leeds have fared in their games so far this season compared to last year:

Leeds 2-1 Wolves

Rodrigo's 94th minute equaliser salvaged a 1-1 draw when Wolves travelled to Elland Road last season in October 2021.

But in the opening game of the 2022/23 season, the Whites came from behind courtesy of another strike from Rodrigo, and an own goal from Rayan Ait-Nouri to win 2-1.

Points in 2021/22: 1

Points in 2022/23: 3

Points difference: +2

Southampton 2-2 Leeds

Southampton clinched all three points when Leeds travelled to St Mary's last term, as Armando Broja scored the only goal of the afternoon.

This season, Leeds stormed into a 2-0 lead at the break courtesy of a brace from Rodrigo, but succumbed to a remarkable second-half fightback from the Saints.

A handful of inspired changes by Ralph Hasenhuttl transformed Southampton and late goals from Joe Aribo and Kyle Walker-Peters rescued a 2-2 draw for the hosts.

Points in 2021/22: 0

Points in 2022/23: 1

Points difference: +1

Leeds 3-0 Chelsea

Chelsea's visit to Elland Road was a resounding success last season, with Thomas Tuchel's side cruising to a 3-0 victory in Leeds' penultimate home game.

It's safe to say that their trip to Leeds was much less successful this term. Goals from Brenden Aaronson, Rodrigo and Jack Harrison sealed a memorable 3-0 victory for the Whites as they registered their first win over Chelsea in just under 20 years.

Points in 2021/22: 0

Points in 2022/23: 3

Points difference: +3

Brighton 1-0 Leeds

Leeds and Brighton served up a goalless draw at the Amex last term, but it was the Seagulls who edged this season's meeting.

Pascal Groß scored his third goal of the campaign to record Brighton's third victory from their opening four games (D1).

Points in 2021/22: 1

Points in 2022/23: 0

Points difference: -1

Leeds 1-1 Everton

Leeds twice came from behind to draw 2-2 at home to Everton in the second game of last season in August 2021.

This season's meeting also finished honours even, with Luis Sinisterra overwriting Anthony Gordon's opener with his first league goal for the Whites.

Points in 2021/22: 1

Points in 2022/23: 1

Points difference: 0

Brentford 5-2 Leeds

Everyone will remember Leeds' first Premier League trip to Brentford, as a dramatic 2-1 victory rescued them from relegation on the final day of the 2021/22 campaign.

But perhaps many will want to the Whites' latest visit to the Gtech Community Stadium. Ivan Toney's hat-trick inspired Brentford to a 5-2 victory and condemned Leeds to a second defeat in three games.

Points in 2021/22: 3

Points in 2022/23: 0

Points difference: 0

Leeds 0-0 Aston Villa

Aston Villa condemned Leeds to a sixth straight defeat in Jesse Marsch's second game at the helm back in March.

Goals from Philippe Coutinho, Matty Cash and Calum Chambers guided Steven Gerrard's side to a 3-0 victory at Elland Road.

Leeds and Aston Villa finished goalless this season, as Sinisterra was sent off on a frustrating afternoon for the Whites.

Points in 2021/22: 0

Points in 2022/23: 1

Points difference: +1

Crystal Palace 2-1 Leeds

Leeds earned a crucial 0-0 draw when they visited Selhurst Park towards the end of last term.

This season, despite taking the lead through Pascal Struijk in the 10th minute, goals from Odsonne Edouard and Eberechi Eze guided the Eagles to a 2-1 win.

Points in 2021/22: 1

Points in 2022/23: 0

Points difference: -1

Leeds 0-1 Arsenal

Arsenal defeated Leeds 4-1 in the same week that saw Marcelo Bielsa's side conceded 20 goals in three games in December last year.

The Whites proved much more of a contest when Arsenal visited Elland Road this season, although they still finished up on the losing side, with the Gunners winning 1-0.

Points in 2021/22: 0

Points in 2022/23: 0

Points difference: 0

Leicester 2-0 Leeds

Harvey Barnes scored the only goal of the game, as Leicester won 1-0 on Marsch's debut in the Leeds dugout back in March.

The Foxes prevailed once again this term, with Robin Koch's comical own goal and another strike from Harvey Barnes rounding off a 2-0 win.

Points in 2021/22: 0

Points in 2022/23: 0

Points difference: 0

Liverpool 1-2 Leeds

Liverpool hit six at Anfield back in February with Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane bagging braces in a 6-0 win.

Although Salah was on the scoresheet once again in this season's meeting, Rodrigo's opener and Crysencio Summerville's dramatic late winner earned Leeds a first win over the Reds in over 21 years.

Points in 2021/22: 0

Points in 2022/23: 3

Points difference: +3

Tottenham 4-3 Leeds

Tottenham Hotspur came from behind to defeat Leeds 2-1 in North London last season.

They were victorious once again this season as Leeds signed off for the World Cup with a 4-3 defeat. Despite leading three times, a late double from Rodrigo Bentancur completed a dramatic turnaround for Antonio Conte's side.

Points in 2021/22: 0

Points in 2022/23: 0

Points difference: 0

Total points difference compared to last season:

Points in 2021/22: 7

Points in 2022/23: 12

Points difference: +5

*Games against newly-promoted sides have been included from the list.

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