Paul Scholes and Gary Neville give their honest Leeds v Arsenal prediction – ‘I fancy that…’

Leeds United are set to face Arsenal in a big game that is going to impact both ends of the Premier League table as the season enters a crucial phase.

The Whites extended their cushion over the relegation zone to six points with a 1-1 draw against Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Monday night.

West Ham and Nottingham Forest’s wins last weekend meant that Leeds needed to get something from the trip to Everton to maintain a healthy gap between them and teams below them.

A game against league leaders Arsenal on Saturday is going to be tough. However, the Gunners are under some pressure after losing at home against Manchester United last weekend.

Paul Scholes and Gary Neville predict a positive result for Leeds against Arsenal

Arsenal swatted Leeds aside with a 5-0 win at the Emirates earlier in the season. However, the Whites are a far-improved team from then, and the Gunners are under pressure as the title race heats up.

Elland Road is also going to be a huge factor, and Leeds are a very different team when they play at home, even though their away form has also improved.

Former England midfielder Paul Scholes has predicted Arsenal to drop more points on Saturday and is expecting Leeds to hold the away side to a draw.

Gary Neville agreed and indicated Arsenal are going to find it hard against a Leeds side who are playing well at the moment.

Scholes gave his prediction for the game and said on Stick To Football: “1-1.

“I fancy that; I feel they are doing all right.

Neville added: “Leeds are alright.”

Chance for Leeds to get one over the Gunners

Arsenal remain the favourites to lift the title this season, but their recent performances have been far from convincing, with Manchester United deserving their win at the Emirates on Sunday.

The Gunners have looked nervy in recent weeks, with the growing pressure of the title race seemingly beginning to weigh on the players.

While Leeds’ recent record against Arsenal is poor, they may be facing the league leaders at an opportune moment, given their current form.

If the hosts can nullify Arsenal’s threat from set pieces, the visitors could be exposed at Elland Road, having struggled in open play for several weeks.

Leeds will therefore feel encouraged going into the fixture against an Arsenal side lacking fluency and feeling the strain as the title race tightens.