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Friday 18 February 2011

Canaries all too familiar

Paul Lambert's Norwich arrive at Elland Road on Saturday two points happier than Simon Grayson's in-form Leeds side. United have won their last two games and have only lost once in their last 18 league encounters. The form of wingers Robert Snodgrass and Max Gradel is widely regarded as the fundamental reason for this superb run. Leeds are also the Championship's top goalscorers netting 57 goals in 31 games. Snodgrass of late has been in unstoppable form however he is yet to bag a goal in front of the Elland Road crowd this season. This is a record he will be aiming to break as 30,000 fans are expected to turn out for this 6 pointer on Saturday.

Norwich however are also in a rich vain of form keeping the pressure up on leaders QPR. City were stuck down in their last trip away from Carrow Road when their were defeated 2-1 by Eddie How's Burnley.

Both sides come into the game knowing all too much of each other's capabilities as Grayson and Lambert aim to secure back to back promotions to the top flight. Norwich pipped Leeds to the post last season in League 1 as United had to settle for second but both sets of fans will remember the last minute drama that engrossed the fixtures last term.

It is set to be a thriller at Elland Road tomorrow with both teams relishing the chance to move one step closer to that illusive prize of Premiership football. A real six pointer tomorrow. Will this be the game that makes or breaks Leeds' promotion charge?

My Prediction: Leeds 3-2 Norwich

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