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Paul Merson. Credit: Imago
Leeds United will be eagerly anticipating this weekend’s clash against Manchester United. Paul Merson has weighed in on where he thinks Sunday’s match will be headed.
Despite losing to Arsenal, the Whites will be confident going into this weekend’s game.
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Daniel Farke’s men gave the Gunners a scare, but lose their lead in the space of eight minutes as Mikel Arteta’s side scored twice to pick up a win. The defeat was Leeds’ first of the league campaign.
Having nine points in six games so far is a promising start to the season.
Manchester United on the other hand, have had a disastrous start to the campaign and there is a lot going on at Old Trafford ahead of this weekend.
Paul Merson gives honest verdict ahead of Leeds United clash
Elland Road. Credit: IMAGO
Michael Carrick’s side have failed to win their last five games, and their last two matches have sparked a lot of discussions.
Failing to beat 10-man Spurs was followed by a defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. There is unrest at the club, and reports that Carrick could be sacked for Antonio Conte.
Paul Merson believes Sunday could provide an easy win for the home side at Elland Road.
“Leeds on Sunday is a big game. I said it at the start of the week and this is just where Man Utd are the moment: if Leeds fans walk out of Elland Road at the weekend at they’ve been beaten, they would be flabbergasted. They would be shocked.” he said on Sky Sports News.
“That’s not how it’s been over the years with Man Utd vs Leeds.
“This is no disrespect to Leeds, who are a great football club. But how many times have they turned up at Elland Road against Manchester United and they’re expecting to get a result? They’ll be shocked if they didn’t get a result.”
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Merson is right about Sunday’s game
This week, everyone seems to be on the same opinion that Leeds United will get a result.
The Whites’ record at Elland Road is a huge part of why they are rated favourites ahead of Sunday’s game. Manchester United are in poor form and the noise around the club this week could be distracting.
Merson is right, Leeds fans will be shocked if they did not get something against Man United.
Which means that this weekend, the club must play their best football in order to guarantee that they get something out of the game. Complacency is out of the question for Daniel Farke’s side.