Pranav Shahaney

Sat 8 October 2022 21:30, UK

Joleon Lescott predicts Leeds United to suffer defeat when they take on Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon.

Despite being ahead of them in the table, the Sky Sports pundit expects Jesse Marsch’s side to suffer defeat on their trip to Selhurst Park.

The Whites are on the back of a valiant 0-0 draw against Aston Villa last weekend as they held on to a draw despite being down to ten men.

Speaking to Livescore, Lescott said, “Both Crystal Palace and Leeds have proved they can play at a high level but might think they should be higher up the table.

“The Whites are in danger of falling into their old habits of last season in terms of being entertaining but not picking up the results.

“I’m going to go for Palace to get the win at home.

“Prediction: Crystal Palace 2-1 Leeds.”

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Unfortunately, what Lescott is saying is spot on and Leeds cannot afford to be entertaining and not getting the required results.

There have been games this season that they should have won but they failed to and the pressure will certainly mount if this keeps happening.

Palace are struggling and are in relegation trouble so it’s the ideal time to take them on and pile more misery on the London side.

Leeds need to be as close to the top half and these are games that they need to be winning in order to be right there.

We’re hoping to see a different side to the one that played in the last two games and hopefully, Patrick Bamford leading the line could do wonders.

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