Gabby Agbonlahor has stated that he would support Leeds United in tonight’s second leg of the play-off semi-final against Norwich City, and has explained why to Alan Brazil.
The entire season boils down to tonight’s match between Leeds and David Wagner’s Canaries at Elland Road. The Whites will be favourites after escaping defeat in the first leg away at Carrow Road.
Leeds will be confident tonight, having gained some momentum from Sunday’s 0-0 draw. Leeds looked considerably more solid in this game after just keeping one clean sheet in their previous eight games.
The Whites had four defeats in their last six games prior to Sunday’s first leg, losing out on automatic promotion to Kieran McKenna’s outstanding Ipswich Town team, which finished second.
Agbonlahor, an Aston Villa star, has become well-known for ridiculing Leeds United in recent seasons, whether by thrashing them or teasing Danny Mills with Instagram photos, but today is different.
Indeed, Agbonlahor informed TalkSPORT (Thursday, 8.35AM) that he will support Leeds versus Norwich tonight, and he explained why to presenter Alan Brazil. Here is what he stated:
Agbonlahor reveals why he’s supporting Leeds tonight.
Leeds will be without Patrick Bamford, who appears to be unable to recuperate from a knee injury sustained in the 4-3 win against Middlesbrough, which has kept him out of the last three games.
Norwich could also be missing two vital strikers after Wagner claimed that Ashley Barnes is unlikely to recover from a calf injury, while USA star Josh Sargent left the field on Sunday with an ankle injury.
Agbonlahor reveals why he wants Leeds to beat Norwich tonight: “I’m backing Leeds tonight. You know why I’m going to support Leeds, Al? I have a soft one for Leeds and Ipswich, Norwich’s rivals.”
Dom Matteo makes his prediction for Leeds’ match against Norwich.
Matteo has spoken ahead of tonight’s game and believes that if Leeds can be as defensively solid as they were on Sunday, and have been for much of the season, they will win.
Kevin Blackwell, a former Leeds manager who saw his team lose in the play-off finals in 2005-06, is likewise certain that Leeds will defeat Norwich and believes that Wembley would suit Farke’s Leeds side.
An early goal will help Leeds rally the crowd and win the game. Ultimately, it will be another cagey game like Sunday, with the first goal playing a significant role in the final outcome.
