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“Exclusive: Sky Pundit Warns Leeds & Burnley—Do This One Thing or Face Premier League Relegation
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Leeds United and Burnley Promoted—But Lee Hendrie Warns Survival Will Be Tough
Leeds United and Burnley both sealed promotion to the Premier League on Easter Monday. Leeds thrashed Stoke City 6-0 at Elland Road in the afternoon, but had to wait until later that evening when Burnley secured a 2-1 win over Sheffield United at Turf Moor to confirm their return to the top flight.
Josh Brownhill’s brace was enough to seal the deal for Scott Parker’s Burnley, sending both Yorkshire and Lancashire sides back to the Premier League.
However, fans are now turning their attention to the real challenge: staying there.
Recent history hasn’t been kind to newly promoted teams. For the first time since the Premier League’s formation in 1992, all three promoted clubs have suffered relegation in consecutive seasons.
With Ipswich Town also set to drop back down, Leeds and Burnley must now find a way to break that cycle in what is increasingly becoming a league difficult to break into.
Hendrie’s Advice: Get Recruitment Right
Former Premier League midfielder Lee Hendrie has shared his thoughts on what Leeds and Burnley must do to avoid the same fate as those before them.
Speaking to Football League World, Hendrie stressed that smart recruitment and building the right squad are essential.
“Burnley had a go at it last year with a different model under Vincent Kompany, focusing on youth and avoiding high-wage veterans.
It didn’t work out,” Hendrie explained. “That’s the risk—getting the recruitment wrong can cost you. Both clubs need to be smarter this time, bringing in the right personnel and experience.”
He added, “The Premier League is incredibly tough now. The depth and quality of the established teams make it hard for newly promoted sides to compete.
You need a bit of luck, a deep squad, and most importantly, the right signings.”
Lessons from Ipswich and Importance of Home Form
Reflecting on Ipswich’s struggles this season, Hendrie pointed out that spending money isn’t enough—it’s about finding the right fit for your team. “Recruitment is everything.
It’s also about the right manager and getting early results to build momentum,” he said.
He also highlighted the importance of home form: “Leeds have Elland Road, which can be a fortress with that crowd behind them.
Burnley can create something similar. But to survive, they need players who are solid, who can score, and who can make a difference—especially at home.”
Title Race Still on Between Leeds and Burnley
While promotion is settled, the race for the Championship title remains alive. Both Leeds and Burnley sit level on 94 points after 44 matches.
Leeds currently have the edge on goal difference but face tough fixtures ahead, including fifth-place Bristol City and relegation-threatened Plymouth Argyle.
Burnley head to QPR this weekend before finishing at home against Millwall, ready to take advantage if Leeds slip up.
