Chris Sutton has given his verdict on the game between Leeds United and Crystal Palace this weekend. The Whites are in incredible form and will be hoping to sign off by going into the international break on a high.
Monday’s thrashing of Newcastle will no doubt have given fans a lot of confidence.
But they still have to be wary of Pierre Sage and Crystal Palace; who are still a very good side. Their start to the season has not been the best, with them picking three points so far.
Daniel Farke and Leeds will be hoping to continue their unbeaten start to the campaign.
Chris Sutton makes bold claim ahead of Leeds United game
Leeds United. Credit: IMAGO
The last meeting between both sides at Elland Road ended in a 4-1 drubbing when Oliver Glasner was in charge.
Chris Sutton has given his thoughts on what he thinks will happen on Sunday.
“I think I am in love with Leeds boss Daniel Farke. What a guy,” Sutton wrote in his BBC Sport column.
“We were talking about him on the Monday Night Club before Leeds walloped Newcastle, and only idiots question whether he is the right man to move the club forward now.
“To see them beat Newcastle, and how emphatically they did it, was massive and more proof of their progress.
“In contrast, Crystal Palace are almost on the precipice after their shaky start under new manager Pierre Sage, and I just don’t see the Eagles getting anything here.
“Leeds are so well organised at the back with new goalkeeper James Trafford, who is an upgrade on last season, and a new centre-half I like too, in Tarik Muharemovic.
“Dominic Calvert-Lewin is flying up front, as well. He is fit, motivated and a real handful, which is another reason I can’t see past a Leeds victory.”
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No room for complacency on Sunday
Leeds are riding on a high following their win over Newcastle on Monday night.
But the last time out against Chelsea, they were comfortably beaten conceding six goals in one half. So there is no easy opponent even with how poor Palace have been in the league.
Daniel Farke has to get his side focused to get a result at home.
Underrating the London side will not be ideal, since they still have the quality to hurt many teams in the Premier League.
