The first international break of the season and the closure of the summer transfer window have presented Daniel Farke with an opportunity to reflect what has been a fairly solid return to the Premier League for Leeds United.
After the addition of ten new signings in the aftermath of last season’s Championship title win, there were high hopes the Whites could make an impact upon their return to the top flight of the English game and those hopes were raised further when Lukas Nmecha got the only goal of an opening night win against Everton.
A heavy defeat at title contenders Arsenal brought Leeds back down to earth with a bump - but a goalless draw with Newcastle United secured a solid but not spectacular opening to the Premier League as thoughts turned towards the international break.
But where are Leeds predicted to finish in the Premier League this season? We utilised the services of AI tool Grok3 and asked how the final table could look when the curtain comes down on the campaign next May.
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7. 7th: AFC Bournemouth
Grok3: Resilient early (two wins from three), Andoni Iraola's high line thrives at home. Tactical discipline surprises, yielding 59 points and a top-half finish—defeating Tottenham highlights counter potency against big-six sides. | Getty Images
8. 8th: Tottenham Hotspur
Grok3: Thomas Frank's flexible tactics yield mixed results (win over City but loss to Bournemouth). Recovery from 17th last season nets 58 points, but defensive gaps in transitions cap Europa hopes. | AFP via Getty Images
9. 9th: Manchester United
Grok3: Early form middling, but 58 points reflect bounce-back potential amid Europa distractions—supercomputer sees parity with Spurs. | Getty Images
10. 10th: Everton
Grok3: David Moyes' entertainers dazzle early (Grealish's four assists in two games, plus Ndiaye and Dewsbury-Hall flair), turning pragmatic survival into mid-table comfort. 57 points exceed expectations, with set-pieces and home form key to avoiding another relegation scrap. | Getty Images
11. 11th: Crystal Palace
Grok3: One win and two draws under Oliver Glasner showcase tactic astuteness despite key departures. Squad resilience yields 56 points, suggesting mid-table—early draws against top sides bode well for safety. | Getty Images
12. 12th: Brighton & Hove Albion
Grok3: Fabian Hürzeler's data-driven youth impresses with a City upset, but asset sales thin depth. Possession style entertains for 50 points, settling just in the bottom half after tough aways. | Getty Images