Chinanews.com client, July 19th. With Brentford, who is ranked second in the standings, losing to Stoke City 0:1, Leeds United was able to lock in the British Championship title in advance this season, and after 16 years Return to the Premier League.
Coach Bielsa celebrates with the players
In the 44th round, Leeds United beat Barnsley 1-0 at home with 87 points. Behind them, West Bromwich and Brentford each played one more game, with points of 82 and 81 points respectively. With only the last round left, they could not catch up with the leader. At this point, Leeds United won the British Championship this season in advance, and returned to the Premier League after 16 years.
Leeds United is a century-old club in the English football world. It has many fans in the local area. Its homeland Elland Road stadium is more enthusiastic than Anfield and Old Trafford.
Under the leadership of Don Levy, Leeds United won two domestic top league titles in the 1970s, and also performed well in the intercontinental arena, reaching the first climax of team history.
Before the 1992-93 Premier League was launched, Leeds United won the last Premier League championship, the team has well-known famous players such as Speed, Cantona and so on.
Since then, young players such as Kewell, Woodgate, Alan Smith, McFair, etc. have gradually emerged, giving Leeds United the reputation of "Young Guards".
Leeds United locks in the British Championship in advance
At the turn of the century, Leeds United won the qualification for the Champions League as the third place in the Premier League. Viduka, Oliver-Dakote, Ferdinand and others joined in succession, and the "Young Guard" became more famous. They reached the semifinals of the Champions League all the way, but lost to Valencia.
However, due to financial problems, Leeds United had to relieve pressure by selling people, which led to the team's relegation in the 2003-04 season. Fans have waited for 16 years.
After Arsenal Belsa took over the team, Leeds United has been at the forefront of the Premier League standings in recent seasons, but has repeatedly "dropped the chain" at the crucial moment of rushing.
This season, Leeds United achieved 26 wins, 9 draws and 9 losses in the 44 league games that have been carried out.
Next season, the long-awaited veteran fans can finally see Leeds United in the Premier League, and the "rose derby" between the "Young Guards" and Manchester United will also reappear. (Finish)