Mark Lawrenson reveals why he's backing Leeds United to BEAT Sheffield United this weekend

Writing for BBC Sport, pundit Mark Lawrenson cast his weekly top tier scoreline predictions, and opted for a narrow 2-1 win for Marcelo Bielsa's recently-promoted side.

Justifying his pick, Lawro claimed: "Leeds are up and running points-wise after seeing off Fulham last week and I think this will be another rock-and-roll type game with lots of chances, and lots of tackling too.

"Both teams like to get stuck in, and this is going to be a good game to watch. Sheffield United have no goals or points so far, but I think they will at least put the first part of that problem right in this game."

Meanwhile, Lawrenson's sparring partner for the week, singer-songwriter Declan McKenna, opted for a 3-2 Leeds win, and said: "It's going to be interesting to see how things pan out for Leeds this season. They will surprise a few people."

The last time the two sides met, back in March last year, the Blades secured a 1-0 win at Elland Road courtesy of Chris Basham's second-half goal, which proved to be a pivotal moment in Wilder's side's eventual promotion back to the top tier.

Leeds have won just two of the last ten meetings between the Yorkshire rivals, in a record stretching all the way back to 2004.