It’s been an impressive start for Leeds this season, especially after the arrival of new manager, Thomas Christiansen. So far in the championship, the team has maintained the top spot after bashing oppositions in August to set a new goal record for themselves. Last month was no different, as they made a clean sweep over Burton Albion and Birmingham bagging in seven goals in both matches and conceding none.

Everyone is praising Christiansen for bringing a fresh "fire" to Elland Road. Ever since he took over, the team has taken an extraordinary twist, adopting a beautiful style of play and scoring more goals than they have ever done before.

Interestingly, this is coming immediately after a difficult summer which almost jeopardized United's chances of getting promoted to the Barclays Premier League. After eight games, the team is now comfortably sitting on top without showing any sign of slowing down. Finally, after thirteen years, their dream of returning to the top flight has come alive, although they still have the likes of Huddersfield and Brighton to look out for.

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Once they are able to surmount their foes, the club can look forward to returning to glory days when they rubbed shoulders with elite teams like Chelsea, Arsenal, and the likes. It would be a big reward not just for Leeds, but also the supporters who have waited so long to see their club play on the big stage.

It's quite painful Leeds left the Premiership at a critical time, just before Sights took over the the reins. Now the club has a huge revenue base and a large community of supporters which doesn't makes them any lesser than most teams in the top flight.

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But it's not even the arrival of the big spender that can guarantee the club's promotion to the Premiership. No doubt, the club has flourished under the new crop of youngsters added since Radrizzani took over, but it's still the inputs of Christiansen that has made the difference. We've seen a dramatic twist in the team's game play, which is evidently a result of the manager's tactical changes. We've also seen few players emerge from the from the old team and the new batch to become match winners. Perhaps, it is the continual stellar performances of these players that will be key to Leeds promotion to Premier league. Let's quickly review the names of these stars and the role they've been playing to keep the club afloat.

Biggest Creators

Apart from netting the ball more times than any other player in the team, Saiz is unarguably the most creative player on Christiansen's list. So, far he has scored 18 goals for Leeds, most of which were important match deciders. He has shown more than once why his presence is a huge plus for the team.

Following closely behind Saiz, are Pablo Hernandez and Eunan O'Kane. Hernandez has netted 16 goals so far while Kane has been a terror in midfield. The latter has been dominating in matches, producing three remarkable assists in the current campaign. Also in the fold is Ezgjan Alioski who has made two important assists so far.

Like Saiz, Hernandez has always delivered especially when it matters most. He has been spectacular in front of goal and from the wings. He holds the record for the highest number of successful crosses completed for United this season, and has converted 8 in 35 attempts.

Although, Saiz has recorded more goals and chances in the front-line, Hernandez still takes the lead when it comes to deciding the most creative star on the team presently. His individual feats has been astounding. But it's United that should be happy. With such talents in their forward line, their chances of making it to the top flight is definitely high.

Most dangerous players

Perhaps, it's Kalvin Phillips who should lead the pack of most influential players on Christiansen's side. With United ranking top with the highest number of goals in the division from only seven games, the Spaniard is undoubtedly the most dangerous player on the team. He is currently United's biggest goal threat!

The team has greatly benefited from his incredible forward driving runs from midfield which seem to always stir opposition. Along with him are Kemar Roofe and Pierre-Michel Lasogga who have been nothing less than impressive on the pitch.

Since his arrival from Hamburg, Lasogga netted in the ball twice and provided two important assists in just two league games. While it's likely he won't sustain this form for long, he will still remain a weapon for the Whites.

Stand-out defender

No doubt, Pontus Jansson is the best defender for Leeds presently. The mere fact they have conceded only twelve goals in the Championship this season is a testament to a solid back line, which of course, is driven by the massive presence of the Swede.