Leeds United entered the international break with a tinge of disappointment despite coming away from games against Norwich City and Sunderland unbeaten. The Whites drew 1-1 at the Canaries before a dramatic 2-2 scoreline against the Black Cats at the Stadium of Light.
An error from Illan Meslier late in the game denied Daniel Farke’s side all three points and left them with 16 points from their opening nine fixtures. Despite that disappointment, the result meant Leeds had stil bettered their points tally from this time last season. Leeds started slow in the 2023-24 campaign as transfer disruption impacted Farke’s first few months as manager.
After nine games last term, Leeds had picked up 13 points and were sitting down in ninth. Compare that to now, they are four places higher and three points better off. There is still plenty of work to do, with Sheffield United up next at Elland Road on Friday night. Below we have run through how Leeds and all their rivals have either improved or slumped compared to the same point from last campaign. Take a look...
19. 6th: Watford (16 points)
Watford are off to a flying start this season compared to this time last year, when they were down in 20th with just nine points. | Getty Images
20. 5th: Leeds United (16 pts)
Last season, Leeds were just three points off their current tally on 13 points, putting them further down the table in ninth. | Getty Images
21. 4th: West Brom (17 points)
12 months ago, West Brom were 9th in the Championship table with 13 points on the board. | Getty Images
22. 3rd: Burnley (18 points)
Burnley were relegated from the Premier League after a difficult season but they're in strong form this campaign so far. | Getty Images
23. 2nd: Sheffield United (19 points)
The Blades were fighting for their survival in the Premier League but ultimately faced the drop. They've started this campaign well, as they eye an immediate return to the top flight. | Getty Images
24. 1st: Sunderland (19 points)
Sunderland were in 4th place at this point last season with 16 points. They'll be pushing for promotion this time round. | Getty Images