Arsenal aims to continue their strong performance when they meet Leicester City in the Premier League this Saturday afternoon. The Gunners are in good form after the international break, remaining unbeaten in their last few matches. They achieved a significant victory in the North London derby and followed it with a hard-fought draw against Manchester City, maintaining their momentum.
Their achievements extend beyond league play, as they have progressed to the fourth round of the League Cup with a comfortable win over Bolton Wanderers. In the Champions League, they secured a valuable point in their group stage match against Atalanta.
With these positive results, Mikel Arteta’s squad is eager to keep the momentum going against Leicester City, a team that has presented difficulties for other opponents despite their winless start in the Premier League. Leicester has drawn three of their league matches, including a gritty performance against Tottenham in their opener, where they earned a point. Additionally, the Foxes advanced in the League Cup following a dramatic penalty shootout win over Walsall.
Leading up to the match, football pundits Ian Wright, Gary Neville, and Jamie Carragher have shared their expectations for the game between Arsenal and Leicester. Given Arsenal’s title ambitions and their home advantage, most experts are predicting a victory for the Gunners against the newly-promoted side.
Opinions vary on the predicted scoreline. Arsenal legend Ian Wright, on the *Stick to Football* podcast, anticipated a 2-0 win, calling it a routine victory over Steve Cooper’s team. Conversely, Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher expect a more decisive outcome, with Carragher predicting a 3-0 win for Arsenal, a view echoed by Neville.
In terms of team news, Arsenal faces several injury concerns ahead of the match. Key players, including captain Martin Odegaard, Mikel Merino, Oleksandr Zinchenko, and Takehiro Tomiyasu, are all unavailable due to injuries. There are also uncertainties regarding goalkeeper David Raya and defender Jurrien Timber. After Jack Porter started in goal against Bolton, there is speculation that summer signing Neto might make his debut against Leicester.
Leandro Trossard, who received a red card in Arsenal’s last league match against Manchester City, is available for selection after serving his one-match suspension during the League Cup game.
Leicester City is also dealing with injury issues, as central defender Jannik Vestergaard is out with an ankle injury, and both Patson Daka and goalkeeper Jakub Stolarczyk will miss the trip to the Emirates.
Despite these challenges, Arsenal is determined to secure all three points in their pursuit of the Premier League title, while Leicester will aim to end their winless streak and challenge Arteta’s side.
