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Elliott Jackson

Leeds United relegation worries assessed as bookmakers deliver decisive verdict

Leeds United's difficult start to their Premier League campaign has been made more difficult by a growing injury crisis.

Marcelo Bielsa confirmed that Diego Llorente, Robin Koch and Patrick Bamford are all out of Saturday's clash against West Ham United, whilst Pascal Struijk remains suspended.

There are doubts over the fitness of Luke Ayling, Jack Harrison and Raphinha too, which could leave United with a threadbare squad against the Hammers.

Charlie Cresswell could be called upon should Ayling miss out after impressing during the Carabao Cup tie at Fulham in midweek.

With Leeds winless after five matches, some supporters are fearing Bielsa's side could become a victim of 'second-season syndrome, which has become a trend in recent Premier League years.

However, supporters remain confident of avoiding any relegation danger and that is reflected in their odds with the bookmakers.

Norwich City are firm favourites to go down after a dreadful start to life back in the top-tier, with Burnley also fancied for the drop after seven years in the top-flight.

Newcastle United are the third-likeliest team to drop to the Championship, with Watford and Crystal Palace just above them.

Southampton, Brentford and Wolves are longer outsiders, with Leeds remaining 10/1 to go down, making them the ninth-favourite.

Premier League relegation odds

Norwich City 4/9

Burnley - 1/1

Newcastle United 11/10

Watford 6/5

Crystal Palace 9/4

Southampton 7/2

Wolves 5/1

Brentford 5/1

Leeds United 10/1

Odds courtesy of thepools.com and correct at the time of writing.

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