“Leeds United are scary”- Gabriel brutal relegation Agbonlahor delivers verdict

Leeds United took another huge step toward safety on Saturday evening, sweeping aside Crystal Palace 4–1 at Elland Road to further distance themselves from the relegation zone. The victory continued an impressive upturn in form and reinforced their growing momentum at a crucial stage of the season.

The Whites were once again convincing, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin scoring twice to set the tone before second-half strikes from skipper Ethan Ampadu and Anton Stach sealed a comfortable win. Daniel Farke’s side are steadily easing the pressure on themselves while piling it onto rival clubs, as Leeds’ rise up the table leaves others running out of breathing space.

After a damaging spell that saw six defeats in seven league outings, Leeds have responded in style, taking eight points from their last four matches. That run has significantly altered the relegation picture and highlighted why their upward movement is becoming a serious concern for teams still stuck near the bottom.

Leeds’ recent performances have caught many by surprise, unsettling both pundits and opposition supporters, and challenging the assumption that promoted sides would struggle badly this season.

West Ham fans, in particular, are growing increasingly anxious, with Leeds now sitting six points clear of them. Former striker Gabriel Agbonlahor admitted he had previously believed West Ham’s quality would see them through, given the talent in their squad.

However, he acknowledged that Leeds’ resurgence — especially their form at Elland Road — has changed his outlook, leaving him uneasy about West Ham’s survival hopes.

“Before the last couple of games, I looked at West Ham and thought there was no way they’d go down,” Agbonlahor said. “With players like Paquetá and Bowen, and good additions in midfield, it just didn’t seem possible.

“But Leeds’ form, and particularly their home form, is what worries me for West Ham.”

Leeds have suddenly become a serious threat to Premier League clubs that have grown used to avoiding danger due to the struggles of newly promoted teams in recent seasons. Sides that once counted on straightforward points are now being pulled into uncomfortable fights, with Leeds refusing to play the role of easy opposition.

That pressure is being felt by established top-flight teams such as West Ham, Nottingham Forest and Fulham, who can no longer rely on weaker sides to cushion their league position. Leeds’ revival has tightened the margins and raised the tension across the lower half of the table.

While there is still plenty of work to be done at Elland Road, Leeds are no longer simply battling to stay afloat. Instead, they are disrupting the safety net that many Premier League clubs have relied on for years — and that may prove just as significant as survival itself.