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Lee Wilmot

The big advantage Leeds United have over West Brom and Fulham in Premier League promotion race

Leeds United have nine games to realise their Premier League dreams.

And they are in pole position to do so, with a seven-point advantage over third-placed Fulham.

No one knows how the three-month coronavirus break will affect the players, nor how empty stadiums will make a difference, either.

It will be an interesting end to the campaign, as the Whites attempt to make it back to England's top table.

Leeds are just one point above second-placed West Brom as they prepare for their first game back against Cardiff City on Sunday, knowing that all of the chasing pack could have closed the gap on them with their games on Saturday.

Championship season so far

Former Tottenham striker Darren Bent believes Marcelo Bielsa's side have a key advantage in the race to win promotion though - their fitness.

Speaking to Football Insider, he said: "Leeds to me look like a well-oiled machine, they all look like they’re ripped, great condition, look like they can run all day and that’s what’s going to get them over the line.

“I guarantee you at some point between now and the end of the season there’s going to come a point where they’re not playing well and that’s where that fitness and that grind and ethic are going to come out.

“I think Leeds have got it in the bag to do that this season."

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