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'A blow' - How pundits predict Leeds United will do against Aston Villa without Kalvin Phillips

Leeds United take on Aston Villa this evening looking to get back to winning ways after Monday's defeat to Wolves.

Yet it will be no easy task against a Villa side that boast the only 100 per cent record in the Premier League so far this season.

The Whites' task has not been made any easier with the news that Kalvin Phillips will miss the game through injury.

So how do pundits see the game going? Here are their predictions for the Villa Park clash.

Mark Lawrenson

Prediction: Aston Villa 1 Leeds United 2

"Villa are going great guns, with four wins out of four in the Premier League so far. It's not just been their results that have been impressive, because they have been playing well too.

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"But I just fancy Leeds here. I watched them against Wolves on Monday and, although they ended up being beaten, it is clear already this season that, even if they are not playing well, they are competitive and they will give everyone a good game.

"Kalvin Phillips is out injured, which is a blow to Leeds because he covers acres and acres for them.

"But you won't see anything different from them on Friday - they won't change the way they play because one of their better players is out."

Read his other predictions on BBC Sport here.

Michael Owen

Prediction: Draw

"We kick off the Premier League weekend with a cracking match as Leeds travel to Villa Park," Owen has told Betvictor.

"The Villains are the only side in the league with a 100% record and I think this will be another match where they’ll fancy themselves to get 3 points.

"Leeds will be without Kalvin Phillips, but I still think the away side will have enough to cause them problems, so I’m siding with a draw."

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