Liverpool sit sixth in the Premier League table during the World Cup breakLiverpool sit sixth in the Premier League table during the World Cup break
Liverpool sit sixth in the Premier League table during the World Cup break

Leeds United predicted finish compared to Leicester City, Aston Villa and more - and photos of key individuals

Jesse Marsch’s side will return to Premier League action on December 28 when Man City visit Elland Road.

The FIFA World Cup finals in Qatar are continuing at pace and Gareth Southgate’s England remain in a strong position to reach the knockout stages despite being held to a 0-0 draw by the USA last night.

Once the international showpiece event reaches its conclusion in Qatar it will be time for attention to return to domestic football and the Premier League will be back on screens and live in grounds following Christmas. Leeds United will return with a difficult home fixture as defending champions Manchester City visit Elland Road on December 28.

Pep Guardiola’s team sit second in the table during the break, five points behind leaders Arsenal, while Leeds find themselves in 15th but only two points above the relegation zone. There’s still a lot of football to be played between now and the end of the season but where are all 20 top flight clubs predicted to finish the 2022/23 campaign?

Using date from football statistics site fivethirtyeight.com, here is where Leeds United are expected to finish the current Premier League season compared to the other 19 teams across the division:

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