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George Bennett

Leeds United's troubles predicted to continue as pundits say the same thing for Fulham test

Leeds United visit Craven Cottage to go head-to-head with Fulham on Saturday lunchtime looking to bounce back from heavy defeats against Crystal Palace and Liverpool.

Javi Gracia's men are two points clear of danger but have had nine goals wiped off their goal difference following Leeds' previous two games.

Fulham returned to winning ways with a 3-1 triumph at Everton after previously losing five in a row in all competitions.

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LeedsLive have rounded up what the pundits in the media have been saying ahead of the game...

Paul Merson

Merson wrote in his Sportskeeda column: "What has happened to Leeds this past week? Their goal difference was outstanding, but they've now lost their last two games by an aggregate margin of 11-2. They've basically conceded a point - it's crazy.

"Leeds are always going to score because of the way they play, but these are worrying times for them. The slump has come at the wrong time. When you concede those many goals, they're not just defeats - it could come down to goal difference.

"Fulham were outstanding last week. I thought Everton would be a hard game, but they beat them comfortably. Fulham are the better team and I'm backing them to win this game."

Merson's prediction: Fulham 2-1 Leeds

Chris Sutton

Sutton wrote on BBC Sport: "Fulham's win at Everton last week surprised the life out of me. Where on earth did that come from after four straight league defeats!?

"Marco Silva's side thoroughly deserved it too, and they will have their confidence back now. That doesn't make them any easier to read though, and I don't really know what to expect from them next.

"Leeds, meanwhile, have absolutely fallen to bits. I was a long way out when I predicted they would draw with Liverpool on Monday, but I don't think many people could have seen them capitulating the way they did.

"They surely cannot concede another five or six, but I really don't see them keeping Fulham quiet."

Sutton's prediction: Fulham 2-1 Leeds

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