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The question is, will Leeds have learned any lessons from their last stint in the Premier League.

They last earned promotion to the top flight as champions of the second tier in 2019-20 - enigmatic Argentine manager Marcelo Bielsa restoring their status after a 16-year hiatus.

Leeds finished a promising ninth in the Premier League on their return, with a team featuring the likes of Patrick Bamford, Kalvin Phillips and Raphinha.

But that was as good as it got.

Bielsa left midway through the following season after a dismal campaign that did not improve under his replacement, Jesse Marsch.

After finishing 17th under Marsch, the American was let go the following season with the club in the middle of another relegation scrap that even the great escape artist Sam Allardyce could not rescue them from.

The hope is that Farke can lead them to a longer stay in the Premier League this time around.

Adam Pope
BBC Radio Leeds commentator

The nature of Leeds United is that the expectation will soon be beyond just surviving one season in the toughest league in the world. I expect Daniel Farke will be backed by the owners unlike his time post winning two titles at Norwich City.

The 49ers and their investors seem very in tune with and supportive of Farke, who has produced a phenomenon by rebuilding a side which has already scored 89 goals and racked up 94 points with two games remaining.

Silverware would be a fitting end to the first part of his mission at Elland Road, but already they can steal a march by planning with certainty for the next - a new era at the top table.

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Right, let's continue our assessment of the two promoted clubs and their chances of Premier League survival.

We were discussing Leeds before breaking off, so let's quickly check out their recent history in the top flight before switching to Burnley.

Amazingly, Leeds have only had three seasons in the top flight during the past two decades.

But they went into the very start of the Premier League, in the 1992-93 season, as the reigning top-flight champions were a regular fixture up until their first relegation at the end of the 2003-04 season.

Leeds provided the original cautionary tale, after "reaching for the stars" under former chairman Peter Ridsdale, and did not return to the top flight for another 16 years.

After finally winning promotion under Marcelo Bielsa in 2020-21, they were only able to keep their place for three seasons.

Leeds' Premier League campaigns:

• 1992-93 - 17th
• 1993-94 - 5th
• 1994-95 - 5th
• 1995-96 - 13th
• 1996-97 - 11th
• 1997-98 - 5th
• 1998-99 - 4th
• 1999-00 - 3rd
• 2000-01 - 4th
• 2001-02 - 5th
• 2002-03 - 15th
• 2003-04 - 19th (relegated)
• 2020-21 - 9th
• 2021-22 - 17th
• 2022-23 - 19th (relegated)

Hello to those of you who have just joined us, it's great to have you.

This morning we have been dissecting Leeds and Burnley's promotions to the Premier League and how they will far at the top table. Here's some of the lines you may have missed:

• Three moments that aided Leeds' promotion
• Are Leeds prepared to spend to stay in top-flight?

Now we will be starting our Q&A with Phil McNulty so get your questions in using the above information.

The questions could be about anything football related: Championship promotion, Premier League or the race for European qualification - take your pick.

Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer

The Easter weekend has given us so many issues to discuss - but let's start with your questions on the brilliant day yesterday for Leeds United and Burnley, who are back in the Premier League.

And let's not forget the foot of the Championship. What a scrap for survival down there.

We've also got Liverpool on the brink of the Premier League title and a real dogfight for the European places, especially the Champions League.

As always, the floor is yours and the agenda is yours so fire away.

Just get in touch via X, WhatsApp or text using the contact details above and please flag your messages for the attention of Phil McNulty.

Thanks.

Jermaine Beckford
Former Leeds, Leicester and Everton striker on BBC Radio 5 Live

Jermaine Beckford waxed lyrical about Daniel Farke on BBC Radio 5 Live for turning things around with Leeds United:

"When you've got players such as Archie Gray, Georginio Rutter and Crysencio Summerville - three key players leaving in the summer, after missing out in the play-offs - who would have foreseen the overturn in fortunes?

"The players that came in - man for man - may not have been good individually as the players that left. But what they did bring was unity and team spirit.

"Leeds have got 27 wins this season, they got 28 under Biesla - the last time we went up. But we've scored more goals, conceded less goals, we've got more points. It's phenomenal, but those stats do get overlooked because Daniel Farke is not Marcelo Biesla."

Adam Pope
BBC Radio Leeds commentator

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Of the current squad Dan James, Joe Rodon and Ethan Ampadu look capable of coping with the step up and there is an argument to suggest Ao Tanaka, Jayden Bogle and Willy Gnonto could follow suit. The latter pair have 74 appearances between them in the Premier League already.

Joel Piroe, who is the Championship’s leading scorer with 19 goals, has the quality to finish at the top level if not the pace required. It will be interesting to see if the club make a permanent move for winger Manor Solomon because at times the Spurs loanee has looked a huge cut above his Championship opponents.

But as many as eight players may be required throughout the spine of the team.

Adam Pope
BBC Radio Leeds commentator

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Just as the pyrotechnics at the Elland Road promotion party began upon the full-time whistle at Turf Moor, I received an email that said West Brom had parted company with head coach Tony Mowbray.

Immediately his words after the Baggies 1-1 draw at Leeds in March came to mind, that Leeds might need to spend around £200 million to have a realistic chance of surviving in the Premier League if they secure promotion.

Football in a nutshell hey, unbridled joy at one ground, the sacking of a manager at another and the existential dread of being able to compete at any of them in the top flight next season.

Financially, Leeds are in as solid a position as I can recall, despite recording a £60m loss for the year to June 30th 2024.

They return to the top-flight whilst in receipt of parachute payments and have stayed within PSR. Broadcast revenues will now grow exponentially and commercial and matchday income will inevitably increase.

Given the riches of the Premier League, it is becoming increasingly difficult for newly-promoted sides to maintain their top-flight status at the end of the season.

This is where the summer transfer window comes into play.

Leeds are owned by the San Francisco-based 49ers Enterprises group, with investors including American golfers Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas.

Red Bull also bought a minority stake in the club last May.

So money may well be there to spend.

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After spending the last two seasons in the Championship, Leeds are back in the big time.

Here are three standout moments that helped push them towards the Premier League:

• 23 August - Leeds have lift-off...finally. After suffering heartbreak in last season's play-off final, Daniel Farke's side did not register a first win until three games into the current campaign - a 2-0 victory over rivals Sheffield Wednesday set them on their way
• 24 February - After conceding in the 14th minute, Leeds staged an impressive late comeback with Junior Firpo, Ao Tanaka and Joe Piroe all scored late on for a vital three points at promotion rivals Sheffield United
• 21 April - Promotion secured. Leeds went into their home match with Stoke knowing promotion was within their grasp. They showed no sign of nerves, with Joe Piroe sending them on their way to a 6-0 win.

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Right, if you are a neutral and just joining this conversation about Leeds and Burnley's promotion from the Championship, then we will try to give you a flavour of what led the two clubs to this point and how they are fixed to build on this success...

Just checking in to see what has happened in the football world? We have you covered.

We are currently looking at Leeds and Burnley's promotion and what their chances are of keeping their place in the Premier League next season. Here's the top lines so far:

• What do teams need to do to stay up?
• 'Teams are going to have to grind out results' - Hart
• 'Leeds need to recruit well'

We will keep a focus on those stories for now, but a little later we will take a look at Nottingham Forest's move back up to third place in the Premier League.

And BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty will soon be joining us to answer your footballing questions.

You are correct Martin, Scott Parker does indeed have a decent record of promotion from the Championship.

He led Fulham up in the 2019-20 season, Bournemouth up in 2021-22 and now Burnley this season.

But guess what, his record is matched by Leeds boss Daniel Farke, who led Norwich to two promotions from the Championship in 2018-19 and 2020-21.

The issue for both managers is can they take the next step and help their promoted clubs gain a foothold in the Premier League after struggling to make a name for themselves in the top flight.

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Chris Sutton
Former Chelsea striker on Monday Night Club

It's going to be really difficult for them [newly promoted sides]. If you look at the bottom three this season, Ipswich conceded 71 goals, Leicester 73, Southampton 78. That is more than two goals every game they are conceding. It is nigh on impossible to stay in the Premier League, if that is the case.

It will be interesting, the summer of recruitment, because you feel they need to be a little bit stronger at the top end of the pitch.

A lot was made about Vincent Kompany and his brand of football, it is just that first season. Trying to get that foothold, just staying in the Premier League, no matter how you do it, try and get over the line.

Having a solid foundation, that is the best way to go, but it is a level up. That's the issue.