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Former Leeds United boss delivers Premier League promotion verdict

Former Leeds United manager Neil Redfearn is confident that Elland Road will play host to Premier League football next season.

The Whites stand top of the Championship heading towards the league's planned return date of June 20 and are favourites to bring an end to a long wait for a return to the top-flight.

Haunting memories of last season's decline at the back-end of the campaign still linger but Redfearn believes that Marcelo Bielsa's side are in a far better place than they were last year.

While there is still work to be done, the experienced player-turned-manager-turned-pundit believes Leeds are destined to fulfill their ambitions.

"I think they're in a far better place, I've covered them quite a bit for TalkSport this season and they've been absolutely fantastic. The type of football they play is a pleasure to watch," he told TalkSport.

"They'll make a big difference gracing the Premier League, they'll bring a lot of qualities to that level, and West Brom as well, those two sides have been the two standout sides by a mile.

"They've got absolutely everything spot on. They looked full of energy in the last game I covered at Hull City, they just took them apart to be honest, and they've done that to most sides this season. They're a real pleasure to watch."

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