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Mark Lawrenson Predicts Tottenham Hotspur v Leeds United

Jose Mourinho and Marcelo Bielsa
Jose Mourinho and Marcelo Bielsa

Mark Lawrenson has backed Tottenham Hotspur to pick up all three points against Leeds United.

Tottenham will lock horns with promoted club Leeds at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon.

Spurs will head into the game against the Whites on the back of a 1-1 draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers away from home in the league.

Jose Mourinho’s side are seventh in the Premier League table at the moment with 26 points from 15 matches, seven points behind leaders and defending English champions Liverpool, who have played 16 games.

Meanwhile, Leeds currently find themselves 11th in the league table with 23 points from 16 matches.

Marcelo Bielsa’s side will head into the match against Spurs on the back of a 5-0 victory over West Bromwich Albion away from home at The Hawthorns in the Premier League.

Liverpool legend Lawrenson believes that Tottenham will pick up all three points from the encounter courtesy of a 2-0 win.

Lawrenson told BBC Sport: “This is such an intriguing match because of the difference in the way both teams play, and how both managers see the game.

“Every Premier League game is televised at the moment because of the restrictions on fans going to games but if they weren’t, this would be most people’s first pick of the one they want to watch.

“Leeds completely dismantled West Brom earlier this week, and their game plan will be ‘up and at ‘em’ here too.

“That is exactly how Tottenham like opposing teams to be, though. I just feel it will play into Jose Mourinho’s hands a little bit, as his side look to get back to winning ways.

“It won’t be dull, though. It never is with Leeds - they have you on the edge of your seat, whichever end the ball is at.”