Mark Lawrenson brands Leeds United ace 'top class' & reveals Everton scoreline prediction

Writing his midweek predictions for BBC Sport, pundit Mark Lawrenson predicted a solid 2-0 win for Marcelo Bielsa's men.

Expanding on the reasons for his pick, Lawro claimed: "It was a strange performance by Everton at the weekend. They never really got going against Newcastle and another worry is that the goals have dried up for Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who has not scored in any of his past seven league games.

"Leeds were impressive in their win over Leicester, which saw Patrick Bamford end his mini goal-drought.

"Bamford deserves a mention for the quality of that strike, and also for playing Jack Harrison in for the crucial third goal - his attitude and awareness is top class."

Meanwhile, Lawro's opponent for the week, Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett, tipped a 2-2 draw, citing his support of Leeds-based band Kaiser Chiefs for his refusal to tip a Whites loss.

The last time the two sides met, back in November, summer signing Raphinha's late strike sealed a 1-0 away win for Leeds.

Elsewhere, Lawrenson picked the likes of Liverpool, Aston Villa and Manchester City to also pick up wins, in an eagerly anticipated, full fixture list of midweek Premier League action.

As things stand, just four points separate 12th placed Leeds from the Toffees who are up in eighth, although the Merseyside outfit do have a game in hand over the Whites.