Arsenal vs Leicester is set for an exciting Premier League clash as unbeaten Arsenal hosts winless Leicester on Saturday. The Gunners look to continue their strong form, while Leicester searches for their first victory of the season.
After a challenging week, Arsenal will aim to build momentum before the October international break. They come off a demanding schedule, having faced Tottenham, Atalanta, and Manchester City away in just seven days. Despite this, they maintained their unbeaten record and defeated League One side Bolton in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday.
Historically, Arsenal used to struggle against Leicester, but they have now won their last five meetings comfortably. Leicester, meanwhile, are underdogs this weekend, with Steve Cooper’s side struggling to secure a win in the Premier League.
The pressure is rising for former Nottingham Forest manager Cooper as his team faces a daunting task against the in-form Gunners.
Arsenal vs Leicester: Key Details
- Location: London, England
- Stadium: Emirates Stadium
- Date: Saturday, 28 September
- Kick-off Time: 15:00 BST / 10:00 ET / 07:00 PT
- Referee: Sam Barrott
- VAR: Paul Tierney
Arsenal vs Leicester: Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)
| Arsenal | Leicester | Draws |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Wins | 0 Wins | 0 |
- Last meeting: Leicester 0-1 Arsenal (25 February 2023)
Current Form (All Competitions)
| Arsenal | Leicester |
|---|---|
| Arsenal 5-1 Bolton (25/09/24) | Walsall 0-0 (0-3p) Leicester (24/09/24) |
| Man City 2-2 Arsenal (22/09/24) | Leicester 1-1 Everton (21/09/24) |
| Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal (19/09/24) | Crystal Palace 2-2 Leicester (14/09/24) |
| Tottenham 0-1 Arsenal (15/09/24) | Leicester 1-2 Aston Villa (31/08/24) |
| Arsenal 1-1 Brighton (31/08/24) | Leicester 4-0 Tranmere (27/08/24) |
Arsenal Team News
Arsenal has a few injury concerns heading into the Arsenal vs Leicester match. Martin Odegaard, recovering from an ankle injury, will likely remain out until after the October international break.
Mikel Merino, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Takehiro Tomiyasu, and Kieran Tierney are also unavailable. David Raya, Jurrien Timber, and Ben White are doubts for Saturday after missing the midweek Carabao Cup tie.
Leandro Trossard, who served a one-game suspension on Wednesday, will return to the squad for Saturday’s clash.
Arsenal Predicted Lineup vs Leicester (4-3-3): Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Partey, Rice, Havertz; Saka, Jesus, Martinelli.
Leicester Team News
Leicester will be missing some key players, including Patson Daka, who is sidelined with an ankle injury. Daka is expected to return after the October break.
Jannik Vestergaard and Jakub Stolarczyk are also out with ankle issues. However, Jamie Vardy, Wilfred Ndidi, Wout Faes, and Stephy Mavididi are set to return to the starting XI. Harry Winks and Oliver Skipp, former Tottenham Hotspur midfielders, are also in contention.
Leicester Predicted Lineup vs Arsenal (4-2-3-1): Hermansen; Justin, Faes, Okoli, Kristiansen; Winks, Ndidi; Ayew, Buonanotte, Mavididi; Vardy.
Arsenal vs Leicester: Score Prediction
Arsenal has yet to hit top gear offensively this season, but they are still winning games. Assuming they avoid costly mistakes, the Gunners should win comfortably. Despite Jamie Vardy’s presence, Leicester lacks the firepower to break down Arsenal’s strong defense.
Prediction: Arsenal 3-0 Leicester
