Leeds United supporters might be apprehensive about the prospect of immediate relegation should their team ascend to the Premier League, following Ray Parlour’s latest forecast shared during a talkSPORT broadcast. Parlour, a former Arsenal midfielder, asserted that at least two of the three teams promoted this season would likely face demotion from the Premier League in the subsequent year. This prediction comes on the heels of Sheffield United’s official relegation from the top tier, with Burnley and Luton, the other promoted sides, appearing to be prime candidates to follow suit.
During his talkSPORT appearance, Parlour elaborated, stating that Burnley and Sheffield United seemed destined for immediate relegation, while Luton was still battling to avoid the same fate but remained at risk. He emphasized that such a scenario would likely repeat itself in most seasons, with two out of the three promoted teams facing relegation.
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Leeds United and Leicester City may find Parlour’s remarks disconcerting. Leicester, having already secured promotion from the Championship, face additional concerns with the possibility of a points deduction upon entering the Premier League.
Leeds, despite harboring hopes of securing automatic promotion, have experienced a recent downturn in form, compounded by a significant 4-0 defeat to Queens Park Rangers. Ipswich, their nearest rival, also faces challenges, but they could snatch the automatic promotion spot if they win their remaining matches. This outcome places Leeds’ fate in the hands of Ipswich, necessitating a potential reassessment of the club’s summer transfer plans.
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