Stan Collymore predicts surprise result in Leeds United v Manchester United
Stan Collymore predicts Leeds United will beat Manchester United when the two rivals meet at Elland Road on Sunday afternoon.
Both teams go into the Premier League showdown in poor form with Marcelo Bielsa’s men winning just two of their last nine games and Man United winning just one of their last three.
Ralf Rangnick is yet to win over Man United fans and there are widespread reports of discontent among the playing squad at Old Trafford.
And Collymore expects Leeds to pile the misery on the Red Devils on Sunday in West Yorkshire by tipping Bielsa’s men to win 2-1.
“This is the game of Leeds’ season – the War of the Roses – and they will turn Man Utd over,” said Collymore in the print version of The Sunday People [20 February, page 58].
Wow
We’re a bit shocked that Collymore has actually said something positive about Leeds for once because the ex-Liverpool forward is one of the most anti-Bielsa pundits out there.
He may just be saying this is going to be the result because of his affinity towards Liverpool but he’s never really been a popular pundit among Leeds fans and usually goes against us whenever he gets the opportunity.
It does show how bad Man United are now as well.
While the Old Trafford club is still fighting for a spot in the top-four, it’s fair to say that they’ve been really unconvincing this season and Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to Manchester hasn’t worked out as planned.
If you’re looking at Man United’s squad, their stars of the show this season have been Scott McTominay and David De Gea, which just about says it all.
Bruno Fernandes’ form has started to pick up, which is a worry but Leeds are capable of pulling off shock results even with all the injuries they’ve got.
We’re nervous and excited about this one with a lot on the line other than just derby day bragging rights.
In other Leeds United news, Phil Hay says this low-earning player cannot force his way out of Elland Road in the summer.