All eyes turn to Elland Road on Friday as Leeds United take on West Ham United in a game between two struggling sides, and Simon Jordan has predicted a home win – on one condition.
Both Leeds and West Ham come into the game having suffered 2-0 defeats to fellow relegation rivals in their last game. Nuno Espirito Santo has failed to win since joining West Ham from Nottingham Forest.
The Portuguese gaffer watched his side completely outplayed by Keith Andrews’ Brentford on Monday night, and will be looking for a response. Nuno says it is a “good thing” that West Ham are facing Leeds.
Meanwhile, Leeds were beaten 2-0 by Burnley on Saturday, a disappointing result and even more so, that Leeds were much the better side. Alan Shearer was stunned by Leeds’ dominance and inability to win.
Photo by Michael Regan/Getty ImagesSimon Jordan says Leeds’ win v West Ham hinges on one player
Earlier this week, Leeds’ clash against The Hammers was discussed on TalkSPORT, with Friday night’s outing a massive game for both sides in the fight against relegation. It might be early, but it is crucial.
Simon Jordan backed Leeds to win the game on Tuesday, but says it hinges on one player and that player is Dominic Calvert-Lewin. Jordan believes if the England international can score, Leeds will win the game.
“At Elland Road, you’d expect Leeds to win. If Calvert-Lewin can eventually score a goal, it is Leeds’ match to win. If Nuno locks them up, gets a point, he’ll happily come down the M1 in a good frame of mind.”
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Nuno’s record against Leeds and Daniel Farke is worrying
Nuno might not have won in his first three West Ham games and certainly, West Ham’s performance against Brentford was a concern. But, Nuno has an excellent record against Leeds, and Farke himself.
Nuno has won all four matches against Leeds, albeit with Wolves. Two were in the Championship and two in the Premier League, while Leeds have only ever managed to score one goal against a Nuno team.
Meanwhile, Farke and Nuno have done battle on four occasions and similarly, Nuno has never lost when facing Farke’s side – again, all four of which were between Wolves and Norwich. Three wins, one draw.