“Elland Road will be rocking” – Paul Merson makes Leeds vs Chelsea prediction

Chelsea face Leeds on  Wednesday night as they kick off a busy December and Paul Merson has given his prediction for the game.

The Blues are currently six points behind leaders Arsenal, and sit third in the Premier League after their draw against the Gunners on Sunday.

Enzo Maresca’s men were unbeaten in November, and conceded just one goal in four league games last month, and will be looking for more of the same in December.

Paul Merson makes Leeds vs Chelsea prediction

Cole Palmer is fit and available and should get his first minutes since 20th September, after not coming off the bench against Arsenal.

Having only made one change to the team for the Barcelona and Arsenal games, Maresca will likely make a number of changes for the trip to Elland Road.

Chelsea went unbeaten in November.

This is the type of game Chelsea need to win if they want to be title contenders, and their last visit to Leeds ended in a 3-0 defeat under Thomas Tuchel.

The Premier League new boys sit 18th, but the Blues will be met with an intimidating atmosphere, and Merson has given his say.

“This is a big game for Chelsea fans because they don’t get along very well with their Leeds counterparts,” he told Sportskeeda.

“It’s a rivalry that stretches back to the 1970s. Elland Road will be rocking and Chelsea will have to be careful.

“In the first 20 minutes, the crowd will be firmly behind Leeds and the hosts will be buzzing.

“Chelsea must weather that early storm and then they can play their football and go on to win it.

“Prediction: Leeds United 1-2 Chelsea.”

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Chelsea put in two very good performances against Barcelona and Arsenal, and Maresca will need to ensure they keep that level against Leeds.

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The Blues will need to stay focused on the task at hand, and arguably a win against Leeds would demonstrate more signs of progress than the results against Arsenal or Barcelona.

Chelsea will need to bring that same level of intensity, and keep their heads in what could be a hostile environment, but they’ve got the quality to get the job done.