Leeds United
- Leeds have been more structured under Farke but his teams are aggressive and he likes to play a high-tempo game.
- Leeds will look to over-load the opponent in attack and they will look to stifle the game when they don’t have it.
- They are capable of mixing things up as well and will likely start with three at the back at Elland Road and look to play through the middle, but they can switch to a back four if needed.
- They are 16th in the league after 23 games and can’t afford to get their tactics wrong against a title-chasing Arsenal side that have won two and drawn one of their last three away from home.
- Daniel Farke’s men are in decent form at their own ground with five wins, four draws and just two defeats in 11 Premier League games at Elland Road and have scored 19 times, so they can make their mark on this game.
Arsenal
- Arsenal have been the best team in England by some distance during Mikel Arteta’s tenure at the club since December 2019 and their playing style reflects the Spaniard’s meticulous and structured approach to the game.
- The Gunners’ style is possession-based and they dominate the ball in most games, but they can change the pace of play in an instant and they have a well-drilled press to take the ball back.
- Arsenal are a much better side than Leeds, they are 2-0 on the head-to-head record since the summer and have won six of their 11 away fixtures in the league (D3, L2).
- Leandro Trossard is Arsenal’s leading scorer with five in 19 and can hit the scoresheet for the visitors.
Head-to-Head
- Arsenal are leading the Premier League table with 50 points from 23 games, while Leeds United have 26 after as many matches.
- Arsenal have won their last two meetings with Leeds, including a 5-0 win this season.
Key Players
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Leeds United
- Brenden Aaronson has scored three goals in his last five appearances and looks a strong option for an anytime effort.
- Dominic Calvert-Lewin is the club’s most potent player in the Premier League this season with nine goals in 21 games.
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Arsenal
- Leandro Trossard is Arsenal’s leading scorer with five in 19 and can hit the scoresheet for the visitors.
Betting Insights
- Both teams to score looks a good bet here, at 1.8, with Leeds capable of scoring goals at home and Arsenal having conceded nine in 11 Premier League away fixtures.
- The visitors are the clear favourites here at 1.52, with Leeds 6.2, and rightly so.
Prediction
The Gunners should win this game because they are better than Leeds in all areas of the pitch and are in the habit of winning, but the hosts are a good team and will make this exciting.
