Mark Lawrenson has predicted Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds United to lose to Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal this weekend, as quoted on BBC Sport.
Leeds will take on Arsenal at Elland Road in the Premier League on Saturday evening.
Liverpool legend Lawrenson believes that the Gunners will pick up all three points from the encounter.
The BBC Pundit has backed Mikel Arteta’s side to get a 2-1 win.
Leeds United v Arsenal prediction
Lawrenson wrote on BBC Sport: “Leeds will be feeling low after they were hammered by Manchester City on Tuesday, and injuries have taken their toll on Marcelo Bielsa’s side.
“So, although Arsenal’s away form has been decidedly ropey of late, I fancy them to get something at Elland Road.
“The Gunners still need to be more consistent on the road but they are up in fourth place, which is pretty much as good as they could hope for.
“Mikel Arteta’s side don’t always play well but they are rarely a pushover these days, which is a good sign.”
Who will win at Elland Road?
In our opinion, Arsenal will head into the match against Leeds at Elland Road as favourites.
After all, the Gunners are in better form and have a better team.
While Arsenal are aiming to finish in the Premier League top four, Leeds are looking to avoid relegation.
Bielsa’s Leeds have just been hammered 7-0 by Manchester City in the Premier League.
However, we know that Leeds can bounce back.
Yes, the Whites have injury problems, but Leeds will play the way they always play under Bielsa.
Moreover, the game is at Elland Road.
The Leeds fans will play a big role in the match as well.
So, we should not be surprised if the match between Leeds and Arsenal at Elland Road ends in a draw.
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