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Nathan Hemmingham

'Bags of goals' - Paul Merson and Chris Sutton predict same Leeds United vs Tottenham outcome

Pundits Paul Merson and Chris Sutton feel Leeds United will not be able to pull off the great escape on the final day of the season. The odds are stacked heavily against Sam Allardyce's men, who have it all to do if they are to extend their stay in the Premier League.

Leeds start the day second bottom and not only have to beat Tottenham Hotspur at Elland Road, but then have to hope for favours from Bournemouth and West Ham.

The Toffees welcome the Cherries to Goodison Park, while the Foxes are also at home against the Hammers.

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Tottenham make the trip north still with hopes of qualifying for Europe via the back door. They are currently eighth, a point behind Aston Villa, who occupy the spot for Europa Conference League qualification.

Pundits Paul Merson and Chris Sutton have both delivered their verdict on what they think will happen at Elland Road, and neither can see a Leeds United win.

Paul Merson

In a column for Sportskeeda, Merson wrote: "This is a hard one to call as both teams have been quite unpredictable in recent weeks. Leeds United played half of West Ham’s reserves the other day and managed to lose despite taking the lead, while Tottenham’s away record is atrocious, to say the least.

"A draw is no good for either team, so I think this will be an end-to-end gung-ho football match. It'll suit both teams and if you’re watching this game as a neutral, I think it’ll have bags of goals."

Prediction: Leeds United 2-2 Tottenham Hotspur

Chris Sutton

Speaking to the BBC, Chris Sutton said: "Leeds boss Sam Allardyce has been driven to despair by how bad his side are at the back and he's only been in charge for three games.

"That's why I can't see Leeds winning this game - and I think they are getting relegated.

"Tottenham don't deserve many plaudits either, though. They have played well so rarely this season that I don't see them getting a win that would give them a chance of seventh place and European football next season."

Sutton's prediction: 1-1

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