Leeds United's promotion odds slashed following Marcelo Bielsa appointment

Leeds United's odds with the bookies have been slashed following the appointment of Marcelo Bielsa at Elland Road.
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Stoke City remain the favourites for the Championship title at 2/1, with fellow relegated clubs West Bromich Albion and Swansea City at 3/1 to take the league outright.

Middlesbrough are also at 3/1 alongside last season's play-off finalists Aston Villa at 5/1 to take the honours.

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But what odds are Leeds following Bielsa's appointment as head coach?

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The Whites have dropped from 20/1 to just 8/1 to win the title following the Argentines arrival, while to be promoted next campaign United are now as short as 3/1 with some bookmakers having been at 5/1 just a month ago.

Bielsa is expected to arrive in West Yorkshire next Saturday ahead of the expected pre-season return date of June 25 at Thorp Arch.