Buoyed by their surprise victory at Old Trafford earlier in the week, Leeds United return to home soil on Saturday (15:00 GMT) to face bottom club Wolverhampton Wanderers, who could be relegated to the Championship by Monday night if a combination of results go against them.
Okafor hits form at the right time
Daniel Farke's side were outstanding in the first half against Manchester United on Monday night, laying the foundations for just a second league win in 10 outings. The challenge now is whether they can they follow up their 2-1 victory with another three points to ease their own relegation fears.
The Whites, who sit 15th – six points clear of the relegation zone with six games to play – are looking to win back-to-back Premier League games for the first time this season. They are the only club in the division yet to do so.
Noah Okafor's first-half brace on Monday means he has scored four goals in his last four league games, taking his tally for the season to six. He also netted in the reverse fixture, a 3-1 win for Leeds at Molineux in September.
Only two Swiss players have scored more in a single campaign in England's top tier: Xherdan Shaqiri with eight for Stoke City (2017-18), and Granit Xhaka with seven for Arsenal (2022-23).
Leeds could do with a similar performance at Elland Road on Saturday, where they have failed to score in four of their last five league games, including the last three in a row. The only time the Whites have ever gone four home league games without scoring was in February-March 1982 under Allan Clarke in the old First Division.
Wolves on their last legs
Wolverhampton Wanderers have known for some time now that relegation is likely – they've been bottom of the table for each of their past 29 games – but this is the first matchweek in which it can be confirmed.
Wolves' fate will be sealed if they lose to Leeds and Tottenham Hotspur beat Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday or West Ham United take at least a point in their Monday night game at Crystal Palace.
Even if Wolves were to pick up a point in West Yorkshire, they could still go down if West Ham win and Nottingham Forest avoid defeat against second-bottom Burnley.
Head coach Rob Edwards is to be commended for his efforts since he was appointed in November – the Old Gold have won 15 of their 17 points since the former Wales international took charge – but he is the new owner of an unwanted Premier League record.
Among the 130 coaches to have managed 50 or more games in the competition, ex-Luton Town boss Edwards has the lowest win percentage, with just nine victories in 59 matches (15.3%).
He also has the lowest points per game ratio (0.69) and is the only manager to see his sides ship at least two goals per game – 118 goals in 59 games, exactly two per match.
Three points for Wolves would stave off relegation for at least another week, but unfortunately for those hardy fans making the trip from the Black Country their team haven't won a single league game on the road this season.
