'A hundred miles an hour': Paul Merson predicts Leeds v Arsenal result

Leeds United lock horns with Arsenal in Sunday’s Premier League clash at Elland Road.

Jesse Marsch’s Whites will hope to get their first win since August, but they’re up against a rampant Gunners side.

Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal have won their last six matches in a row in all competition and sit top of the table.

Leeds began the 2022-23 campaign brightly, taking seven points from their opening three matches.

However, the Whites’ form has tailed off, and they have no wins from their last five.

Although Leeds have home advantage, their next opponents are in form and boast quality throughout the pitch.

‘Credit where it’s due’

Paul Merson, writing on Sportskeeda, feels Arsenal will tear Marsch’s charges to shreds in a 3-0 away win.

“Arsenal are a team where everyone is playing to best of his ability,” said the Highbury icon.

“For now, a top-four finish is the target, but if they know what they’re doing, who knows?

“What’s the point of playing in the Premier League if you can’t dream?

“You’ve got to give credit where it’s due – Arsenal have played very well this season.

“Over the years, you just wouldn’t know if they’d win this match.

“I’d be shocked if they don’t win this weekend, and I haven’t had that feeling in several years.

“Leeds will jump out of the blocks at a hundred miles an hour, but Arsenal will eventually take over and rip them to shreds.”