The 2025/26 Premier League campaign got underway last weekend and it was an intriguing start, with a few impressive results from several sides; and these two were among the victors.
Mikel Arteta and his Arsenal side were underwhelming in their performance level last week, but the Gunners managed to pull off a 1-0 win away at Old Trafford against a seemingly improved Manchester United side.
Following their promotion back to the top-flight, Leeds United managed to edge past Everton at Elland Road on Monday, with Lukas Nmecha scoring a late match-winning penalty on debut for the Whites.
The Sporting News brings you the latest preview and predictions as Arsenal return to the Emirates Stadium for the first time this season.
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Arsenal vs. Leeds, betting tips and odds
Leeds will likely sacrifice Daniel Farke's attacking principles in an effort to avoid defeat and, though Arsenal should win, the visitors could prove tough to break down.
Arsenal are trying to find their way this season and go in as favourites at 1.22 with Dafabet, while the draw is 5.75 and Leeds are underdogs at 9.00.
The Sporting News' Score Prediction: Arsenal 2-0 Leeds
- Arsenal to beat Leeds is viewed as a 81.8% probability by Dafabet.
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Arsenal vs. Leeds expected lineups
Here's how we think these two sides will line up in London.
Arsenal lineup (4-3-3, right to left)
- Raya (GK) — Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly — Odegaard, Zubimendi, Rice — Saka, Gyokeres, Martinelli
Injured: Norgaard (doubt), Havertz, Gabriel Jesus
Suspended: None
Leeds lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left)
- Perri (GK) — Bogle, Rodon, Struijk, Gudmundsson — Stach, Longstaff — Gnonto, Tanaka, Harrison — Piroe
Injured: Bornauw, Calvert-Lewin (doubt)
Suspended: None
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Arsenal vs. Leeds latest odds, correct score betting
Our 2-0 prediction is at good odds with Dafabet, but there are plenty of other possible score lines that are worth looking at for this one. Here's a look at some of the most likely outcomes according to the bookmakers.
Result | Odds* |
Arsenal 2-0 | 6.50 |
Arsenal 1-0 | 7.50 |
Arsenal 3-0 | 8.00 |
Arsenal 2-1 | 8.50 |
Arsenal 3-1 | 10.00 |
*Odds correct at time of publish.
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Arsenal vs. Leeds team news
- The big news from Arsenal this week is that Kai Havertz has picked up a knee injury, and he is now sidelined, with the Gunners close to signing Crystal Palace attacking midfielder Eberechi Eze.
- Leeds United will be without captain Ethan Ampadu for a couple of weeks due to injury, and so former Newcastle United midfielder Sean Longstaff could come into the starting XI.
How to watch Arsenal vs. Leeds: Live stream, TV channel
- Date: Saturday, August 23
- Venue: Emirates Stadium, London, England
- Time: 10:00 p.m. BST
- TV/Stream: JioHotstar