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Bad decisions and poor signings – where has it gone wrong for Leeds?

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Leeds stand on the brink of Premier League relegation after Sunday’s 3-1 defeat at West Ham.

The Yorkshire club’s three-season stay in the top-flight will be over if they fail to beat Tottenham next Sunday and, depending on other results, victory on the final day might not be enough to save them.

Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the reasons why it has gone wrong at Elland Road.

Bielsa legacy casts shadow

Marcelo Bielsa is revered by Leeds fans after guiding them back to the Premier League in 2020
Marcelo Bielsa is revered by Leeds fans after guiding them back to the Premier League in 2020 (Nick Potts/PA)

What exactly did the board get wrong?

Jesse Marsch was unable to guide Leeds away from relegation trouble
Jesse Marsch was unable to guide Leeds away from relegation trouble (Mike Egerton/PA)

Can relegation be blamed solely on the managers?

Tyler Adams' season was cut short in March after hamstring surgery
Tyler Adams’ season was cut short in March after hamstring surgery (Martin Rickett/PA)

Has the ownership issue muddied the waters?

Leeds chairman Andrea Radrizzani is reported to be involved in a takeover bid for Sampdoria
Leeds chairman Andrea Radrizzani is reported to be involved in a takeover bid for Sampdoria (Mike Egerton/PA)

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