David Seaman does not expect Leeds United's relegation to be decided by a defeat against Arsenal, but believes three points for the Gunners will be crucial in the Premier League title race.
Manchester City face Liverpool in the early kick-off, and Arsenal could extend their lead at the top if Pep Guardiola's side fail to register all three points.
Seaman found himself torn between his boyhood club and former youth team, and the side which he represented 564 times across a trophy-laden 13-year spell.
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And the former England international admitted that he will be rooting for the Gunners when Leeds travel to the capital on Saturday.
"I feel that the way that it's going on the relegation side of the table, even a defeat for Leeds they can manage that," Seaman revealed on his podcast Seaman Says.
"It's the three points for Arsenal, I don't want to upset a few Leeds fans, but I'm sure you'll understand me. This is a chance for Arsenal to win the league.
"Leeds aren't going to go down. But I'm sorry but this weekend I'm desperate for the points to go to Arsenal, I'm going on the red side of my scarf I'm afraid."
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