Danny Murphy, the former Premier League forward, continues to harbor doubts about Leeds United’s chances of survival in the Premier League, despite their recent impressive victory at Molineux. The Leeds team demonstrated their attacking prowess as Calvert-Lewin, Stach, and Okafor all found the back of the net for the first time for the club amidst the rainy conditions in the West Midlands.
Although Leeds secured a crucial victory, Murphy remains unconvinced about their ability to stay in the top flight, primarily pointing out their struggles in front of goal as a major concern. During his appearance on Talksport’s White & Jordan show, Murphy expressed his apprehension about Leeds, as well as Burnley and Sunderland, potentially facing relegation this season.
Murphy highlighted Leeds’ lack of firepower as a significant issue, noting that while the newly-promoted sides have shown promise, managing to stay up in the top flight could be challenging. Despite Calvert-Lewin’s impactful goal that caught Murphy’s attention, he believes Leeds and Burnley may struggle due to their attacking deficiencies.
With seven points from their first five games, Leeds have given themselves a fighting chance of avoiding the drop. Their recent win against Wolves, inspired by Stach’s performance, has already seen them match the points tally of last season’s bottom-ranked team, Southampton. Despite facing a more competitive relegation battle this season, Farke has steered Leeds to a promising start, showcasing solid performances that hint at their potential ability to stay afloat in the Premier League.
