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Jamie Carragher and Jamie Redknapp offer Leeds United glimmer of hope despite Arsenal defeat

Sky Sports pundits Jamie Redknapp, Micah Richards and Jamie Carragher have all offered up their thoughts on the Premier League relegation battle after Leeds United dropped into the bottom three following their 2-1 loss to Arsenal.

The Whites fell behind 2-0 early on to an Eddie Nketiah brace before captain Luke Ayling was sent off for a challenge on Gabriel Martinelli that will see the Leeds right-back miss the remainder of the campaign.

Diego Llorente's second-half goal offered Leeds a bit of hope but they were unable to snatch what would have been a vital point in north London.

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With Everton beating Leicester City on Sunday, it means Leeds now sit in 18th place heading into the final weeks of the season.

And speaking on Super Sunday, the Sky Sports trio offered their thoughts on how they believe the relegation battle will unfold, with messers Redknapp and Carragher giving Leeds fans some hope.

"I still think Burnley go down," said Redknapp. "That result yesterday [3-1 loss to Aston Villa] was a shock to their system. Leeds can get something out of them two games, certainly Brighton. Everton [beating Leicester 2-1], that result away from home.

Richards added: "I felt today Leeds showed something today, especially in that second half, but they’ve got big players missing. It’ll be hard for me to pick one."

Carragher said: "I’ll be very surprised if they [Burnley] get more than a point [from their next two]. This turnaround Everton have had. If Everton win at Watford in midweek, they won’t be worrying. Burnley will go down."

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