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Arsenal finally return to Premier League action when they take on Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium at Saturday lunchtime.
The Gunners lost 3-0 at Brighton & Hove Albion before the international break, and they will aim to rectify that on home soil.
Leeds could also prove to be tough opponents though, as they extended their unbeaten league start with a 0-0 draw at home to Crystal Palace.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Arsenal vs. Leeds United key stats
- Arsenal's defeat to Brighton ended a seven-game winning start in all competitions.
- Leeds failed to win in London in the league last season (D4, L3).
- Arsenal have won the last eight H2Hs across all competitions.
Arsenal vs. Leeds United preview: Gunners to get back on track?
Arsenal vs Leeds — Tale of the Tape
| Arsenal | vs | Leeds |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd | Position | 5th |
| 12 | Points | 9 |
| 8 | Goals For | 7 |
| 4 | Goals Against | 3 |
| 3 | Clean Sheets | 2 |
| 5th (H) | Home / Away Rank | 5th (A) |
After winning the Premier League for the first time in 22 years, Arsenal's ambition is to clinch it back-to-back for the first time in the era.
The Gunners are in second after their slip-up at Brighton, allowing title rivals Manchester City to claim top spot before the international break.
The Cityzens have been found guilty of 114 charges relating to breaking the Premier League's financial rules though, and so possible sanctions could see them slide down the table and put Mikel Arteta's side back in pole position.
Arsenal picked up some unwanted injuries during the international break, with Kai Havertz, Christos Tzolis, Ezri Konsa and Declan Rice all doubts.
Leeds were more fortunate on the injury front, although Harry Wilson is a doubt alongside a list of absentees headlined by Joe Rodon.
Still, the Whites remain unbeaten in the league this season (W2, D3), and find themselves just three points behind Arsenal in fifth.
Indeed, an unlikely win here would lift Daniel Farke's side above the Gunners into second, and they will take encouragement from Brighton's performance against the champions.
Leeds have an abysmal H2H record though in recent meetings, and lost the same fixture 5-0 last term.
Arsenal vs. Leeds United form guide & betting tips
| Arsenal | vs | Leeds |
|---|---|---|
WWWWL |
Form | WDDWD |
| 12 | Points | 9 |
| 2nd | Form Table | 5th |
| 8 | Goals For | 7 |
| 4 | Goals Against | 3 |
WWWWL |
Form (All Comps) | DDLWD |
Whispers predicts: Arsenal 2-0 Leeds United
Arsenal are 2/5 (1.40) favourites to win, but while we agree with the bookies, we want to explore other bets.
Leeds boast the joint-best defensive record so far this season conceding just three times, so Under 2.5 goals at 1/1 (2.00) is our opening pick.
With Havertz potentially sidelined, Viktor Gyokeres could lead the line for the Gunners, and after scoring four goals for Sweden in the Nations League, Gyokeres to score anytime at 7/5 (2.40) is worth a punt.
Our final bet focuses on the corners market, and with 11 of Leeds' last 15 league fixtures producing 10 or more, Over 9.5 corners at 7/8 (1.88) could come through.
Overall, we are predicting a 2-0 Arsenal victory, which is available at 6/1 (7.00).
> Over 9.5 corners at 1.88 | Likelihood: High
> Under 2.5 goals at 2.00 | Likelihood: Medium
> Gyokeres to score anytime at 2.40 | Likelihood: Medium