Richard Keys shares one key factor in Leeds relegation fight after worrying Andy Gray admission
Leeds United haven’t helped themselves in the relegation battle with a defeat away to Brighton.
Brighton secured a 3-0 win over Leeds on Saturday as goals from Danny Welbeck and Diego Gomes made the difference on the south coast.
Gabriel Gudmundsson had a shocker against Brighton alongside a whole host of his teammates on a hugely disappointing afternoon at the AMEX.
Daniel Farke has little excuse as Brighton dominated the stats over Leeds and left the Elland Road outfit just five points clear of the relegation zone.
Andy Gray remains concerned about the chances of a drop, while Richard Keys has identified a factor that could make survival possible.
Andy Gray unsure on survival credentials at Leeds United
Gray was unimpressed by Lucas Perri against Brighton, as the frustration of poor performance continued across the pitch for the away side.
There was little positivity to speak of for the Whites with a third defeat in the last four on the road away from Yorkshire.
Other than two last-gasp efforts, Leeds failed to land any shots on target and gave Bart Verbruggen very little to do in goal.
These sorts of concerns are starting to seep into supporters and have now been echoed by Grey as the Premier League table begins to settle.
Speaking live via beIN SPORTS on 1 November, the co-host shared his concern about whether Leeds could remain in the division beyond this season.
He said: “I’m worried about Leeds. I thought they’d stay up, but I’m not so sure at the moment.“
Keys is of the opposite opinion and hit back, saying: “I still think Elland Road… they’re dogged enough to nick enough points.“
Where does the Opta supercomputer predict Leeds to finish in the Premier League?
There are contrasting opinions surrounding the LS11 outfit at the moment, following a patchy start to life back in the top tier.
Very little quality was on show against Brighton, but with players soon returning from injury, fortunes could change in the coming weeks and months.
The Opta supercomputer still has the Whites finishing above the bottom three, with Wolves, West Ham and Nottingham Forest backed to go down.
Leeds have been predicted to finish 16th on 38.24 points, which would be an ideal situation for Farke and Co. at this stage.
Should they reach that points tally, it does feel likely that the Elland Road factor will have a sizable role to play.
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