Arsenal FC vs Leeds United, English Premier League 2026-27, Today Match Prediction
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Leeds United
Arsenal Look to Bounce Back against Surprising Leeds United
- Arsenal have managed to win nine of their last 10 Premier League games.
- Leeds have lost just one of their last 14 Premier League matches.
- At least a goal has been scored by Arsenal in their last eight home games against Leeds United in the league.
Arsenal to win (2-1).
| Tournament: | English Premier League 2026-27 |
| Venue: | Emirates Stadium |
Arsenal FC vs Leeds United Match Prediction & Analysis
After a three-week international break, the Premier League returns on Friday as Arsenal welcome Leeds United to the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners will be looking for a fresh start after suffering their first defeat of the campaign against Brighton on MD5, while Leeds have enjoyed an unbeaten start and sit comfortably in the top half. However, the Whites face a wounded Arsenal side eager to make a statement on home soil.
Current Standings: Arsenal are second in the league standings with 12 points, while Leeds are in the fifth spot with nine points.
Head-to-head record: Both teams have played each other 32 times, and as expected Arsenal hold the edge with 19 wins, 8 defeats, and 5 draws over Leeds.
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The international break arguably came at the right time for Arsenal and Mikel Arteta after they suffered their heaviest Premier League defeat since May 2023, going down 3-0 to Brighton at the Emirates, the same scoreline and venue as that previous loss.
Arteta attributed the defeat to a poor opening 20-30 minutes and the technical errors caused by Brighton’s intense pressing, and the numbers backed him up. Arsenal lost possession nine times in the final third, the most any team has forced them into since 2023, while David Raya was also made to go long more often than usual.
Brighton thus exposed a weakness in a side that had won its previous four league games. Arsenal now return to MD6 with three points behind Manchester City, with a response expected on Friday.
The defeat to Brighton was Arsenal's biggest league defeat in a season where they were the reigning top-flight champions since October 1989.
Arsenal have managed to win nine of their last 10 Premier League games.
At least a goal has been scored by Arsenal in their last eight home games against Leeds United in the league.
Team News
The international break was not without casualties for Arsenal, with Christos Tzolis and Kai Havertz likely to miss out through injury. Martin Ødegaard, Ezri Konsa and Declan Rice are also doubtful, although there is some good news as Ben White is set to return after missing the previous games with injury.
Arsenal Probable starting Lineup
Raya (GK); Timber, Konsa, Gabriel, Calafiori Guimaraes, Rice, Saka, Odegaard, Eze, Gyokeres
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Leeds United have proven difficult to beat since the end of last season, carrying that form into the new campaign with two wins and three draws from their opening five league games. Among the highlights were a 1-1 draw away to Brighton and an impressive 4-1 home win over Newcastle, although they went into the international break held to a goalless draw by Crystal Palace.
Offensively, the Whites remain a work in progress and still rely heavily on Calvert-Lewin, but their defence has been a major strength. They have conceded just three goals, the joint-fewest in the league, with the draw at Brighton underlining their defensive resilience. Daniel Farke will therefore be hoping for another disciplined display at the Emirates.
Their only major setback came in the Carabao Cup, where Chelsea ended their run with a 6-3 victory in the third round.
Leeds have lost just one of their last 14 Premier League matches.
The Whites have registered only one win in their last five away league games.
No goals were scored by Leeds against Arsenal in the league last season, while they conceded nine.
Team News
Leeds have come through the international break with relatively few injury concerns, with Jean-Matteo Bahoya the only new absentee. Harry Wilson and Joe Rodon remain sidelined after picking up injuries before the break, although Wilson could be in contention to make his return on Friday.
Leeds United Probable starting Lineup
James Trafford (GK); James Justin, Nico Elvedi, Tarik Muharemovic, Jayden Bogle, Ao Tanaka, Ethan Ampadu, Anton Stach, Gabriel Gudmundsson, Noah Okafor, Dominic Calvert-Lewin
ARSENAL FC vs LEEDS UNITED
Winning PredictionArsenal head into this clash as clear favourites, backed by a dominant recent record against Leeds. The Gunners are unbeaten in their last 15 meetings across all competitions and have won the last eight.
Even more tellingly, Arsenal have scored 16 goals while conceding just two across their last five encounters. Unless Leeds produce a surprisingly strong attacking display, Arsenal should have enough to claim all three points.
No surprisingly, it’s no shock that the bookmakers have them as clear favorites. One site lists the Gunners at 1.37 to win, with Leeds way out at 8.00 and a draw at 5.00.
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