Jole Cole backs Leeds to beat Manchester United in Premier League
Joe Cole has backed Leeds United to beat their fierce rivals Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon.
The BT Sport pundit has predicted that the Whites will get their revenge for the drubbing they received at Old Trafford earlier in the season.
Marcelo Bielsa came in for heavy criticism after the 6-2 defeat, with pundits claiming Leeds’ defence isn’t good enough; something that has changed since.
Speaking on the JOE YouTube channel this week, Cole has gone against most by backing the Whites to take home the three points.
“I’m going to go with Leeds,” he said.
“I just think Man United might have other things on their mind. They’re safely in the top four, they’ve got the semi-finals next week.
“Knowing players at that stage of the season. And Leeds are the sort of team where if you’re on it, you’ll beat them. If you’re not, you won’t. That’s because of the way they play. The energy, Bielsa gets them at it. They are one of my favourite teams to watch.”
Confidence Sky High.
After beating Manchester City and dominating Liverpool in that 1-1 draw on Monday evening, confidence couldn’t be higher at Elland Road.
What better than for the next clash to be against our biggest rivals in the Premier League? They are certainly due a big showing from the Whites.
The Red Devils are no longer firing on all cylinders and have struggled in recent weeks, so this isn’t the game they will want. With the semi-finals of the Europa League also coming up, Cole is spot on.
Will they name their strongest side? Or will Bielsa be there to pull off yet another brilliant result after 16 years away from the top-flight? Bring it on.
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