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Chris Sutton and Paul Merson agree on Leeds United v Fulham verdict

Leeds United could open up an 11-point gap to the clubs in the Premier League relegation zone by picking up a home win against Fulham on Saturday afternoon.

Despite last week’s defeat at Newcastle United, Daniel Farke’s men remain in confident mood as they look to take another step towards preserving their top flight status by extending their unbeaten run at Elland Road to a fifth game. The Whites will have added motivation to claim a win against the Cottagers as they look to gain revenge for an agonising loss in the reverse fixture after a 96th minute own goal from Gabriel Gudmundsson ensured Leeds emerged empty handed from their trip to Cravan Cottage.

However, seeing off Marco Silva’s men will be no easy task with Fulham currently sitting near the top of the Premier League form table after securing four wins and two draws in their last six games – and that record is only bettered by current leaders Arsenal and third placed Aston Villa. The Cottagers also travel to Elland Road knowing a win could lift them as high as fifth place in the table if results elsewhere go their way.

Unsurprisingly, a tight game is predicted by many onlookers – and that is why pundits Chris Sutton and Paul Merson have delivered similar verdicts on what could lie ahead for both sides on Saturday afternoon.

Writing in his BBC Sport predictions column, the former Chelsea striker said: “Leeds lost out to a bizarre stoppage-time own goal at Craven Cottage in September, but they look a different team now – they have come on so much. Mind you, so have Fulham.

“The only time Harry Wilson has failed to score recently is when I put him in my Fantasy team, and while I thought they would struggle when some of their players went to the Africa Cup of Nations, the opposite has happened – they have been excellent. I’d usually back Leeds to win at home, but Fulham have proved they can nick a goal and a result on the road so I am going to sit on the fence here.” Sutton’s prediction: 1-1

Writing for SportsKeeda, the former Arsenal and England forward said: “You know what worried me about Leeds against Newcastle the other day? They kept going for it. They were playing well and kept going in for more. I think they should have just tried to settle for a point there. Now that Leeds have lost that game, I hope it doesn’t come back to bite them again. They should have just shut up and shop at 3-3 and walked away from St. James’ Park with a draw.

This is a massive game for Leeds. If they lose to Fulham, they are back in the battle to avoid relegation. Fulham look confident now. Harry Wilson looks like someone who is going to score every time he walks onto the pitch! A win for Leeds would ensure safety in my opinion. They are already eight points clear of West Ham. If they get three points and West Ham lose this weekend, the gap becomes 11 points.

“For the record, West Ham have won just three games in 21 games this season. So essentially, the Hammers will have to win four games from the remaining 16 and Leeds should basically lose all the upcoming matches for them to survive. That tells you everything! I expect Leeds to score and give away chances to Fulham. This could be an entertaining watch.” Merson’s prediction: Leeds United 2-2 Fulham