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Winning promotion to Coca-Cola Championship is main focus of attention at Elland Road, but the games against arch rivals Manchester United, and later against Tottenham Hotspur definitely took some of their attention. They had obvious slip in form since heroic 1-0 win at Old Trafford, and their 2-0 win against Colchester last Saturday was their only first win in six games, including 2-2 against Spurs. They are not top of the League One anymore, but they still have two games in hand, and are still in pole position to win automatic promotion. Match against Tottenham is the chance to bring good old times to Eland Road, and Leeds boss Simon Grayson definitely knows how to prepare his boys against strongest sides in the country, as they gave Liverpool a good run for their money in Carling Cup earlier this season (lost 0-1 at Elland Road). Spurs boss Harry Redknapp will be forced to use some youngsters tomorrow, as Robbie Keane signed for Celtic, while new signings Eidur Gudjohnsen and Younes Kaboul are unavailable. Roman Pavlychenko, Aaron Lennon and Benoit Assou-Ekotto are all injured. FA Cup is definitely showing all it's magic this season, and League One side Leeds could make another upset, and progress in the fifth round and meet Bolton. Notts County managed to beat Wigan this eveneing, so everything's possible in FA Cup. If you think Leeds can stun Spurs tomorrow night, than you can get 4.50 at Coral for straight home win, while Leeds to progress is paid 3.00 at William Hill. Jermain Backford would be value bet again, and Victor Chandler has him 3.00 to score anytime, while William Hill pays 8.00 for him to score first. For the best prices on Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur match, visit our Odds comparison service. |
Leeds United earned FA Cup replay against Tottenham Hotspur through injury time penalty, converted by one of the hottest properties in Englinsh football at the moment, although he still plays for League One team. Jermaine Beckford was the hero in both FA Cup games United played against Premiership oposition, and after stunning Manchester united at Old Trafford, he also managed to frustrate home fans at White Hart Lane - this time he scored twice.