After dispelling the ‘second season syndrome’ myth with their momentous First Division title win in 1992, United could not sustain their upward progress.
It was a season of triumphs at home and misery on the road, as Howard Wilkinson’s side failed to register a single Premier League win outside of LS11.
Elland Road was a fortress - but the Whites’ dismal away form determined that they were unable to extend the euphoric hysteria which swept the city during Leeds’ Championship-winning campaign the previous season.
United secured safety with a few games to spare - but on the final day, only two points separated Leeds from a swift and brutal return to the second tier.
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An aerial battle during the Whites’ 4-3 Community Shield win over Liverpool at Wembley.
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Howard Wilkinson with the Charity Shield in August 1992.
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The 92/93 squad show off their latest achievements while posing in front of the West Stand.
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The champions arrive onto the Elland Road pitch under a shower of pyrotechnics as they prepare to play their first ever Premier League game. Lee Chapman scored a brace against Wimbledon to ensure United’s 92/93 season got off to a winning start.
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Middlesborough celebrate one of their four goals as the defending First Division champions fall to a heavy defeat at Ayresome Park in August 1992.
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Lee Chapman celebrates scoring against Liverpool with the Elland Road faithful in August.