Arsenal and Leicester City will face off in a fierce battle in Saturday’s Premier League encounter at the Emirates Stadium.
The Gunners, who narrowly missed the opportunity to claim the top spot last Sunday in their encounter against Premier League Champions Manchester City, will look to capitalize on Leicester’s struggles.
Arsenal vs Leicester City form
Arsenal Form
Mikel Arteta’s team enter the match brimming with confidence after demolishing Bolton Wanderers 5-1 in the EFL Cup on Wednesday, September 25.
The Gunners are in a strong position in the Premier League, with three victories and two draws in their last five matches. Their recent 2-2 draw with City shows that they are serious contenders for the title this season.
Their Saturday’s opponents have secured just three points from their opening five games, leaving them in a precarious position.
Leicester City Form
In stark contrast, Leicester City required penalty heroics from goalkeeper Danny Ward to overcome Walsall in the EFL Cup.
Ward’s impressive display, which included saving all three Walsall penalties, secured Leicester’s advancement in the EFL Cup.
And in the Premier League campaign, the newly promoted club have not recorded a single victory in their last five encounters, drawing three games and loosing two.
As the two teams prepare to clash, Arsenal’s attacking prowess is likely to prove decisive against Leicester’s struggling defense.
The Gunners will seek to exploit Leicester’s vulnerabilities and secure a crucial Premier League victory.
Arsenal vs Leicester City Team News
The Gunners Face Injury Concern Ahead of Leicester City clash
Arsenal’s preparations for their Premier League match against Leicester City this weekend have been marred by injury concerns, particularly over goalkeeper David Raya’s fitness.
Raya, who has been instrumental in Arsenal’s strong start to the season, was spotted limping after Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Manchester City.
His absence in Wednesday’s Carabao Cup victory over Bolton sparked worries, with 16-year-old Jack Porter filling in between the posts.
Meanwhile, the Gunners will also miss suspended midfielder Leandro Trossard, who received a red card against Manchester City. Raheem Sterling, however, is pushing for his first start after scoring his maiden goal for the club in midweek.
Furthermore, Sunday’s intense encounter at the Etihad Stadium could be a potential miss out for Riccardo Calafiori and Jurrien Timber who were forced off in the second half against City.
While Calafiori returned to the starting lineup against Bolton, doubts linger over Timber’s availability after being omitted from Wednesday’s squad.
Leicester City Team News: Daka and Stolarczyk Ruled Out
Leicester City manager Steve Cooper has a nearly full-strength squad at his disposal ahead of the Premier League clash against Arsenal, with two notable exceptions, Patson Daka and Jakub Stolarczyk.
Despite the absence of Daka and Stolarczyk, Cooper is expected to make changes to the starting lineup following their struggles in the midweek EFL Cup victory over Walsall.
Hence, it remains to be seen how Leicester City can capitalize on Arsenal’s potential injuries and exploit any weaknesses to secure a crucial Premier League victory.
Arsenal vs Leicester City Head-to-Head record
Arsenal have dominated Leicester City in recent Premier League encounters, winning five consecutive matches since a surprising 1-0 loss at the Emirates in 2020.
Subsequently, the Gunners will aim to extend this winning streak to six games when they host Leicester City, bolstered by their impressive record against the Foxes.
Probable Lineup
Arsenal possible starting lineup: Neto; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Havertz, Rice, Partey; Saka, Jesus, Trossard
Leicester City possible starting lineup:Hermansen; Justin, Faes, Okoli, Kristiansen; Skipp, Winks; Ayew, Ndidi, Mavididi; Vardy
Kick Off Time And Venue
The Emirates Stadium will host the highly anticipated encounter, with Arsenal seeking to assert their dominance and Leicester City aiming to turn their season around.
Arsenal vs Leicester Premier League match kicks off at 15:00 UK Time on Saturday, 28 September.
Our Prediction
Given Arsenal’s impressive form and home advantage, they are favored to secure a convincing victory over Leicester City.
We predict Arsenal 3-1 Leicester City
