Mark Lawrenson delivers 'unexpected' verdict ahead of Tottenham vs Leicester City clash

Former Liverpool defender Mark Lawrenson predicts Leicester City to be beaten by Tottenham Hotspur when the two sides meet in London this Sunday.

The two sides lock horns in the Capital in two days' time, but most of the pressure is on Spurs. Antonio Conte's side are fifth in the Premier League standings, two points behind North London rivals Arsenal in the final Champions League qualification spot.

Leicester City, meanwhile, are 18 points adrift of the top four, 13 points adrift of Europa League qualification spots, and ten points behind West Ham in the single Europa Conference League qualification spot.

"Tottenham have dropped points in some unexpected places in the past couple of weeks, losing at home to Brighton and then being held by Brentford," Lawrenson said to BBC Sport.

"I think this is a good game for them to get their top-four bid back on track, though. Leicester played Roma in the Europa Conference League semi-final on Thursday, with the second leg next week, and that competition is their priority now because winning it is the only way they are getting back in Europe next season."

Will Kennard, an Arsenal fan and one half of electronic duo Chase & Status, is desperate to see Spurs slip up, but can't see Leicester City causing any troubles.

"I know what I want to happen here, but I don't think it will!" he said. "Tottenham know fourth place is at stake and Leicester do not have much to play for in the league any more. 2-0"