Former Norwich player Chris Sutton has tipped Southampton as the top contenders for promotion through the playoffs this month, but acknowledges that Leeds United, West Brom, and Norwich City all pose serious threats.
Leeds secured third place in the Championship and will face Norwich in a two-leg semi-final playoff. Despite having beaten Norwich twice this season, Leeds could face either West Brom or Southampton in the final if they progress.
Sky Sports pundit Sutton is keeping a close eye on the playoffs, particularly as Norwich faces Leeds in the first leg of their semi-final. While Sutton believes Leeds could be devastating if they perform at their best, he considers Southampton as the strong favourites.
Despite Leeds’ struggles since the international break, the form of all four playoff teams has been shaky. Southampton has shown the most consistency in their recent games, while West Brom and Norwich have had mixed results leading up to the playoffs.
While Leeds may have the strongest starting lineup, Sutton warns that they must improve their performances to have any chance of promotion. The upcoming matches will be crucial in determining which team will claim a spot in the Premier League.
