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Leeds United are back in the Premier League after a dominant Championship-win, and they\u2019re determined not to go straight back down. Manager Daniel Farke, who secured his third Championship title (his first two were with Norwich<\/a>), has a point to prove.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This time, Leeds are taking no chances. Their summer recruitment shows clear intent to stay up. They\u2019ve added Premier League experience with midfielder Sean Longstaff and brought in free-agent forward Lukas Nmecha to boost creativity. But it\u2019s their defensive signings that stand out \u2014 Anton Stach<\/a> Sebastian Bornauw<\/a> and Jaka Bijol<\/a> who are all over 6’3″, bring serious aerial presence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leeds were already a set-piece threat, scoring 11 goals from corners last season. By adding more height and strength, they aim to keep that edge. Stats show it matters: last season\u2019s relegated teams were among the worst at scoring from set pieces, while Everton\u2019s 14 such goals helped keep them safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a smart transfer strategy focused on physicality and proven league experience, Leeds<\/a> are building a team designed for survival. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Leeds United are back in the Premier League after a dominant Championship-win, and they\u2019re determined not to go straight back down. Manager Daniel Farke, who secured his third Championship title (his first two were with Norwich), has a point to prove. This time, Leeds are taking no chances. Their summer recruitment shows clear intent to stay up. They\u2019ve added Premier League experience with midfielder Sean Longstaff and brought in free-agent forward Lukas Nmecha to boost creativity. But it\u2019s their defensive signings that stand out \u2014 Anton Stach Sebastian Bornauw and Jaka Bijol who are all over 6’3″, bring serious aerial presence. Leeds were already a set-piece threat, scoring 11 goals from corners last season. By adding more height and strength, they aim to keep that edge. Stats show it matters: last season\u2019s relegated teams were among the worst at scoring from set pieces, while Everton\u2019s 14 such goals helped keep them safe. 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