Former Chelsea and England striker Chris Sutton has predicted that West Ham United will suffer yet another Premier League defeat when they take on Leeds United on Wednesday.
The Hammers currently sit 17th in the league table and level on points with the relegation zone following five straight defeats in England’s top-flight, their worst run of form in the Premier League since April 2017.
West Ham’s next three games all come against sides currently sat in the bottom seven, starting with a trip to Elland Road on Wednesday to take on 14th place Leeds.
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Speaking on the game, Sutton, whose professional playing career saw him win the Premier League title with Blackburn Rovers and four Scottish Premier League titles with Celtic between 1991 and 2007, thinks that Leeds will win the game 2-1 to mount even more pressure on Hammers boss David Moyes.
“Leeds gave Newcastle a decent game last time out and defended well to get a draw,” Sutton told BBC Sport .
“Ordinarily, I would say the way they play suits West Ham, but, whatever is wrong with the Hammers, I don’t see it improving here.
“David Moyes’ side have lost their past five Premier League games while only scoring twice and that lack of goals is probably their biggest problem.
“So, I am writing West Ham off here – although I’ve been wrong about them so often this season, that is probably good news for their fans.”
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