Even now, with a 10-point lead over the play-off places, fans would not be mistaken for at least have a glance over their shoulder. After all, it is Leeds United we are talking about. Admittedly, the Whites could not be in a better position but we've taken a look at the teams in and around Marcelo Bielsa's side in the league table and their upcoming fixtures to see who might mount a threat to the automatic promotion picture. We'll let you decide who is the one to watch out for...
7. Bristol City - 35 points
The Robins are proving much better away from home so will be aiming to take maximum points from their next two at Sheffield Wednesday and Charlton. After that, its home games against Luton Town and Charlton Athletic.
8. Nottingham Forest - 34 points
Forest, who hold one of the best away records in the division, travel to Huddersfield Town and Hull City in their two games before ending 2019 at home to Wigan Athletic and Blackburn Rovers.
9. Blackburn Rovers - 34 points
Tony Mowbrays side have emerged as surprise play-off contenders in recent weeks - winning five of their last six games. Can their impressive run continue? Wigan, Birmingham, Huddersfield and Nottingham Forest stand in their way.
10. Swansea City - 34 points
The Swans will be hoping the festive period can fire them back into play-off contention following such an impressive start. On paper, Brentford provide the toughest test with Luton, Barnsley and Charlton surely seen as winnable games.