Paul Merson: Norwich City will beat Leeds United on Sunday
Paul Merson has backed Norwich City to beat Leeds United in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon.
The Whites travel to Carrow Road looking for a big win, but the Sky Sports pundit has predicted it will finish 1-0 to the home side.
Merson believes that the injury to Raphinha would be a “massive blow” after he limped off against Wolves last weekend.
Writing in his Sportskeeda prediction column, Merson made the laughable claim ahead of the clash.
“This is a game Norwich have to win,” he said. “They were battered by Chelsea last week but they should’ve managed a win against Brighton.
“They aren’t a million miles away from a result, and I think they could pick up their first league victory of the season here.
“Leeds are a funny team. They went to Southampton and didn’t have a shot on target, and they needed a last-minute penalty against Wolves to scrap their way to a draw.
“Raphinha’s injury also comes as a massive blow to them. It’s a good time to play against Leeds, and Norwich could pull off a surprise this weekend.”
Fingers crossed.
It would be a huge blow to have Raphinha missing, but it looks as though they may not be the case as things stand.
Marcelo Bielsa confirmed after the Arsenal game that the Whites are hopeful of the Brazilian being available at Carrow Road.
Should he be available, all the cards are in our favour and Raphinha has been at a JD event on Thursday without any strapping visible or anything along those lines.
All eyes will be on the teamsheet, but we are pretty certain that Merson would change his mind should he be named in the side.
In other Leeds United news, Sky Sports have hinted if Raphinha will be out for the long-term with his injury problem