Troy Deeney reacts to ‘Disappointing’ Leeds United developments
Leeds United worryingly slipped out of the Championship top two on Saturday after dropping points at Luton Town.
Dan James cancelled out Isaiah Jones’ early goal at Kenilworth Road, but they couldn’t find a winner in the second half, as it finished 1-1.
Daniel Farke’s men now sit third in the Championship with two points separating them from Burnley at the top of the league.
Troy Deeney casts Championship prediction
Just weeks ago, Leeds occupied the top spot in the Championship table and had some healthy distance to rely on.
However, a serious dip in form of late while Burnley and Sheffield United pick up points has left the Whites out of the automatic promotion spots.
| Team | Position | Goal Difference | Points |
| Burnley | 1 | 43 | 84 |
| Sheffield United | 2 | 26 | 83 |
| Leeds United | 3 | 51 | 82 |
There is still plenty of football to be played but the West Yorkshire outfit will no doubt be dreading a play-off finish with their past endeavours unsuccessful.
Farke’s men are straight back into action with a game against Middlesbrough on Tuesday (8 April) as they attempt to get back on track.
Speaking live on talkSPORT (7 April, 6:55am), Troy Deeney admitted Leeds may have to settle for second as he looked at the table.
He said: “It’s just not a good time of the year to go on this blip, is it? I feel that Leeds are normally better chasing; whenever they’ve gone in front, they just seem not to get over the line. That’s a really disappointing result at the weekend away at Luton.
“Burnley are the team you’ve just got to avoid at all costs, they are just a well-oiled machine, Scott Parker’s got them doing a job.
“They don’t allow in a lot of goals, they’re very solid at the back, and now they’ve started to score loads of goals as well. So they look like they’re going to be the team to run away with it. Burnley are my favourites.”
Farke has to get Leeds back on track
It does feel slightly like the wheels have started to come off at Elland Road of late.
Not only are Leeds dropping points and not getting results, but Karl Darlow’s call-up to the squad in place of Illan Meslier suggests the boss is doubting his strengths, but desperate times had arrived.
It’s hard to call the Championship title race because there are always curve balls in the second tier and this will no doubt go down to the wire. However, as it stands, Burnley do look as though they are in a great position.
Meanwhile, Leeds have found themselves dipping at the wrong time of the campaign and picking up draws that could come back to haunt them next month.
Second place is an acceptable finish for Farke as it sees his side up to the Premier League without any fuss. A play-off place, on the other hand, could spell trouble.
Middlesbrough are having a good season and will no doubt be a tough opponent, but if Leeds can get back to their best levels, this could be the perfect time to get back on track.