Mike’s picks

Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson once said Elland Road has the most intimidating atmosphere in the whole of Europe, so Swansea City have to be worried tonight.

The days of the mighty Leeds may be a thing of the past, but Marcelo Bielsa and his men look like they are rolling back the years. They are in the race for promotion from the Championship to the English Premier League, sitting just two points behind leaders Norwich City.

Leeds have enjoyed a decent run of form at home, having won nine games at Ellan Road, with three defeats and three draws.

In comparison to Leeds’ home dominance, The Swans are not particularly bad on their travels, but they do not look good enough to outsmart Leeds.

However, Swansea come off a 1-0 win over Millwall and a thrilling 3-3 draw at home to Birmingham.

They are chasing a third win against Leeds in six meetings and can do it.

Pool code: S6 V3 P2 M1:

Brentford v Aston Villa. Slender win for Villa. Win = 1. Ipswich Town v Derby County. Visitors to win. Win = 3. Leeds United v Swansea City. See preview above. Win = 1. Preston North End v Norwich City. Victory for City. Win = 3. Sheffield United v Middlesbrough. A share of the spoils. Draw = 2. Wigan Athletic v Stoke City. Wigan to win.

Win = 1.

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