Leeds United's Premier League return comes after securing the Championship title with an impressive 100 points, dropping just one of their last 28 matches. However, they enter the season under pressure as favorites for relegation, influenced by previous promoted sides' struggles, especially after a poor run during their last top-flight appearance. Despite recent encouraging preseason results against strong teams, the opening match against Everton poses a challenge due to historical difficulties in this fixture and worries about defensive injuries affecting their squad's effectiveness.
Leeds United return to the Premier League after winning the Championship, but face pressure as relegation favorites due to poor performances in their last stint.
Leeds achieved a remarkable 100 points in the Championship last season, winning the title ahead of Burnley with a strong end to their campaign.
Preseason matches provided some positive results for Leeds, but the real test begins against Everton, a challenging team they have historically struggled against.
In their past 11 league meetings, Leeds have only managed one victory, highlighting the odds stacked against them in their opening fixture.
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