The former Leeds United player Carlton Palmer believes that the race for automatic promotion in the Championship has narrowed down to just three contenders. The recent Easter weekend proved to be crucial for teams vying for a spot in the Premier League, with Southampton suffering a setback.
Under Russell Martin’s management, Southampton only managed to secure one point from their two games, drawing against Middlesbrough and suffering a heartbreaking defeat to Ipswich Town. This has left them 12 points behind the top two teams, despite having games in hand. Palmer doubts Southampton’s ability to close the gap, especially after their recent inconsistent form.
While Martin remains optimistic about Southampton’s chances of winning all their remaining eight games, Palmer believes that catching up to the frontrunners may be a tough ask. Ipswich Town and Leeds United have been in impressive form, with Leicester City also in the mix despite recent struggles. Palmer thinks that Southampton will have to settle for a playoff spot, with Ipswich, Leeds, and Leicester being the top contenders for promotion.
