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🎧 'Looking upwards rather than downwards'
TL;DR
Kaiser Chiefs bassist Simon Rix expresses optimism for Leeds United's chances of finishing mid-table in the Premier League, needing just one win for safety. The team is currently seven points clear of relegation with three matches left in the season.
Key points
- Simon Rix is optimistic about Leeds United's season.
- Leeds needs one win for mathematical safety.
- The team is seven points clear of relegation.
- Rix believes they can impact Spurs' standings.
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Kaiser Chiefs bassist Simon Rix is optimistic of Leeds looking more up towards a mid-table finish in the Premier League rather than worrying about relegation in the remaining three games of the season.
The Whites are just one win away from mathematical safety, seven points ahead of 18th placed West Ham with three other teams between them and the relegation zone. Yet some fans still fear a "Leedsy" end to the season could put Daniel Farke's side in danger.
Rix told BBC Radio Leeds' Don't Go To Bed Just Yet co-hosts Jonny Buchan and Adam Pope: "Having seen the weekend with Spurs winning and obviously West Ham losing, it's nice. I know in your opinion, I still need to worry, which I don't think I need to worry.
"It's nice to be far away from it and looking and going, 'look at those guys, that's a bit tricky for them.
"I think we're going to have our part to play because we could beat Spurs and put them back in it with West Ham, depending on what West Ham do.
"I had a look at Palace's fixtures actually, their game in hand is Man City so that could leave us even, with them having even worse goal difference and they've got other things to worry about in Europe. All those [Premier League] places count don't they for an extra bit of money so I think, genuinely, I am looking upwards rather than downwards."
The podcast goes on to discuss the motivation for Leeds to secure safety themselves rather than relying on other results.
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Q&A
What does Simon Rix say about Leeds United's chances of avoiding relegation?
Simon Rix believes Leeds United is looking more towards a mid-table finish rather than worrying about relegation, needing just one win for mathematical safety.
How many points ahead is Leeds United of the relegation zone?
Leeds United is currently seven points ahead of the 18th placed West Ham in the relegation zone.
What impact could Leeds United have on Spurs and West Ham's standings?
Leeds United could affect Spurs' chances if they win their upcoming match, potentially complicating West Ham's situation depending on their performance.
