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Jamie O’Hara responds when asked if Leeds will finish higher than Sheffield United
that he believes Leeds United will finish higher than Sheffield United in the Premier League table this season, with the pressure of performing heroics for a second successive season likely to take their toll on the Blades.
Sheffield United narrowly missed out on European football last term as Chris Wilder’s side defied the odds to finish in a lofty ninth place – just five points off fifth. The pressure for the Blades has now been intensified by supporters, who expect similar.
Leeds, meanwhile, have gained promotion as champions and have already caught the eye of the neutral – losing to Liverpool 4-3 but beating Fulham by the same scoreline. Marcelo Bielsa’s style of football has earned enormous praise.
Former Premier League midfielder O’Hara was asked whether he felt Leeds would finish higher than Sheffield United this season, and the ex-Spurs star reckons Bielsa’s side will be higher than the Blades come May 2021.
“I think Leeds are going to finish higher than Sheffield United this season,” . “Sheffield United were absolutely brilliant last season. The problems they have this season, without fans I think they’re struggling.
“Two, I think teams have begun to suss out how to get results against them. They lack goals and a star man. The second season is always the tougher season. Leeds are flying, they’ll do enough to stay in the Premier League, Sheffield United will struggle.”
TBR’s view – What must Leeds do to maintain early momentum?
For Bielsa’s men, it is another long season in a shorter time frame. The Whites have made an excellent start and the usual pundits have suggested they could burn out – forgetting to realise that a Championship campaign is eight games longer.
What Leeds need to do, is sign an experienced defender. Diego Llorente is expected to join the club from Real Sociedad, while they also need to turn their chances into goals – which was one major problem last term. In the first two games, they have.
