'Custer's Last Stand' - Mark Lawrenson issues prediction for 'all or nothing' Leeds ahead of clash vs Everton

Mark Lawrenson has predicted that Leeds United will take a point from their meeting with Everton this weekend.
Marcelo Bielsa, Manager of Leeds United (Photo by Molly Darlington - Pool/Getty Images)Marcelo Bielsa, Manager of Leeds United (Photo by Molly Darlington - Pool/Getty Images)
Marcelo Bielsa, Manager of Leeds United (Photo by Molly Darlington - Pool/Getty Images)

The Whites were unfortunate to only come away with a share of the spoils in last Sunday’s 0-0 draw against Arsenal, and are on a run of just one win in their last five Premier League matches.

For their part, Everton have faltered of late after a bright start to the campaign, and ended a run of three successive defeats with a win over Fulham last weekend.

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But Lawrenson sees no way of separating the two sides on Saturday evening, even if Leeds’ typically gung ho approach causes issues for the Toffees’ defensive line.

Speaking to BBC Sport, he said: “Leeds are probably still wondering how they didn't beat Arsenal on Sunday - and so am I.

“Marcelo Bielsa's side will be just as attack-minded here, because they just don't change, home or away. They approach every game like it is Custer's Last Stand, and it is all or nothing for them.

“Everton got the win they needed at Craven Cottage last weekend but they were hanging on a bit at the end, and I didn't see anything that makes me think they will keep Leeds out.”

Lawrenson predicts a 1-1 draw.

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The two clubs haven’t met in the Premier League since 2004, with that match also ending in a 1-1 draw.

James Milner scored for Leeds that day to cancel out an early strike from an up and coming Wayne Rooney.