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Leeds United`s Dominance in EFL Championship

Leeds United continues to showcase their dominance in the English EFL Championship, leading the table with impressive form. They have won 10 of their 13 home games and remain unbeaten in their last nine league and cup matches, scoring a remarkable 48 goals this season. Their attacking prowess has made them a formidable opponent as they aim for promotion.

Sheffield United and Burnley are closely trailing Leeds, both sitting on 52 points. Sheffield United has achieved this through 16 wins, 6 draws, and 4 losses, while Burnley has secured their points with 14 wins, 10 draws, and only 2 losses. Sunderland is also in the mix for promotion, currently holding 50 points from 14 wins, 8 draws, and 4 losses.

Recent matches have seen Sunderland maintain their promotion hopes with a narrow 1-0 victory over Portsmouth. Leeds faced a surprising challenge against Hull City, ending in a thrilling 3-3 draw despite Hull's struggles this season. Bristol City continued their strong home form with a 1-0 win over Derby County, thanks to a first-half goal from Luke McNally. Sheffield Wednesday missed a chance to enhance their playoff aspirations, drawing 2-2 with Millwall, while Watford managed a late 1-1 draw against Cardiff City, with Vakoun Bayo netting his 10th goal of the season.

In off-field news, Norwich winger Borja Sainz received a six-match ban and a £12,000 fine for a spitting incident during a match against Sunderland. Luton Town has seen a managerial change, with Rob Edwards leaving by mutual agreement after over two years, and Matt Bloomfield stepping in as the new manager after his departure from Wycombe Wanderers. Plymouth Argyle has appointed Miron Muslic as their new head coach on a three-and-a-half-year contract, with his first match resulting in a 1-1 draw against Oxford United.

Looking ahead, the upcoming match between Leeds United and Sheffield Wednesday on January 19, 2025, is highly anticipated. Leeds is predicted to edge this contest 2-1, although Sheffield Wednesday has shown resilience with only one defeat in their last six EFL matches.

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