Leeds United are set for a vital period of festive Premier League fixtures in their battle to avoid relegation.
Amid a resurgence in form prior to the mid-season World Cup break, which included dramatic wins against Liverpool and Bournemouth, Jesse Marsch's side find themselves sitting in 15th place.
The Whites will, undoubtedly, be hoping to avoid a nail-biting end to the current campaign following last season's climatic finale at Brentford. Though, their current two-point gap from the drop zone offers no guarantees.
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Manchester City's visit to Elland Road on December, 28 provides Leeds with the sternest of challenges upon the recommencement of top-flight fixtures and all clubs will be looking to hit the ground running when football returns.
Then comes the January transfer window. A period during which languishing sides aim to make significant reinforcements and boost their survival prospects. Leeds are expected to be active in the market.
Whilst ambitions of securing a fourth consecutive season of Premier League football remain firmly intact in Yorkshire, perspective can swiftly change on a weekly basis at elite level.
The bookies, however, are backing Marsch and co to mount a successful survival bid. With that in mind, below are the latest Premier League relegation odds courtesy of SkyBet.
SkyBet 2022/2023 Premier League relegation odds*:
Bournemouth - 4/7
Nottingham Forest - 4/7
Wolves - 5/6
Southampton - 13/9
Everton - 15/18
Leeds - 4/1
Fulham - 7/1
Leicester - 9/1
West Ham 9/1
Brentford - 11/1
Aston Villa - 14/1
Crystal Palace - 18/1
*All odds are accurate in the time of writing (10/12/2022)
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