Leeds should be easily to defeated by Manchester United in match 8, as the Red Devils performance in the EPL is getting better, Manchester United already have what they needed in head of sir Ten Hag. You're right Brighton will be difficulty when match versus Liverpool, as the hosts have a lot of time at least 12 days is more than enough to recover, after match v Chelsea. So the chance of getting rid of Brighton is greater for Manchester United in the standings later.
Yes it should be, because the Ten Hag are starting to find a reliable team now. From the back, middle and front lines, Ten Hag began to find suitable players to be able to carry out the strategy he instructed. He was doubtful during his humiliating defeat at the start, but now he is slowly restoring the trust of many in him.