Arsenal return to the Emirates this weekend seeking to construct on their opening win at Previous Trafford, with Leeds United the guests on Saturday night.
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Arsenal host Leeds United on the Emirates Stadium on Saturday night of their first dwelling sport of the Premier League season. Kick-off is at 17:30 BST.
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, secured by a header from Riccardo Calafiori.
The show was constructed on defensive self-discipline (and a bit luck) slightly than attacking fluency.
Leeds additionally opened with a 1-0 victory, beating Everton at Elland Street due to a penalty, however they arrive in north London with a poor file on this fixture.
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in all competitions, profitable 12 and the final six in succession.
Arsenal . Kai Havertz is a serious doubt , whereas Christian Nørgaard and Ben White are additionally being assessed.
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Jurrien Timber additionally missed the open coaching session, however ought to no less than be within the squad on Saturday.
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Leeds have health considerations of their very own. Ethan Ampadu picked up a knock in opposition to Everton however should still characteristic, whereas Sebastiaan Bornauw, and Dominic Calvert-Lewin are additionally doubts. Jaka Bijol, nevertheless, will return from suspension.
Arsenal are anticipated to begin with David Raya in aim, a again 4 of White, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhães and Calafiori, with Declan Rice, Martin Zubimendi and Martin Ødegaard in midfield.
Bukayo Saka, Viktor Gyökeres and Gabriel Martinelli ought to lead the assault.
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Leeds are prone to proceed in a 4-3-3, with Lucas Perri in aim behind Jayden Bogle, Pascal Struijk, Joe Rodon and Gabriel Gudmundsson.
Ampadu, if match, is anticipated to anchor midfield with Anton Stach and Ao Tanaka, whereas Daniel James, Joel Piroe and Wilfried Gnonto will kind the entrance line.
With dwelling benefit and higher depth, Arsenal are clear favourites. Most forecasts level in direction of a snug dwelling win, with 2-0 broadly predicted.