The race for the title commences as Arsenal host Leeds United at the Emirates

Match preview as Arsenal welcome Leeds United to the Emirates on Saturday afternoon.



The race for the title commences as Arsenal host Leeds United at the Emirates

Bukayo Saka was on the scoresheet when the teams met in October. CREDIT: Mark Leech/OFFSIDE


After what seems like forever, The Arsenal are back tomorrow in Premier League action as Mikel Arteta’s reds host Leeds United at the Emirates.

The International break felt unnecessary, as all things do that take Arsenal away from us momentarily, however the push to the end of the season recommences tomorrow with no further interruptions.

Arsenal were victorious over Leeds at Elland Road back in October in a 0-1 win that saw Saka net in the first half in a fairly equally contested game.

The game is expected to be of a similar fashion at the Emirates, with both sides fighting towards a positive outcome to their seasons, with Arsenal chasing the title, and Leeds running from relegation.

News emerging yesterday uncovered Arsenal fans’ fears, as it’s speculated that William Saliba will be absent for at least the next two fixtures due to the back injury he sustained against Sporting Lisbon.

Saliba has been monumental for Arsenal this season in central defence, it’s a major concern if his injury is worse than first suspected.

It’s expected that Arteta will have to make a change in central defence, as well as some concern over Thomas Partey’s fitness, as the midfielder was reported to be nursing a small injury over the international break.

Only time will tell of Arsenal’s potential injury woes.

It’s a must win game for Arsenal, as is the case for the remaining ten games if Arteta’s side hope to lift the title in May.

Manchester City host Liverpool before the Gunners kick off, which will shape the table in time for the fixture, Arsenal currently sit eight points clear of Pep Guardiola’s side.

Arsenal host Leeds at the Emirates tomorrow afternoon, with kick-off at 15:00.


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