Arsenal vs Leeds United – Premier League Preview
Arsenal return to Emirates Stadium this Saturday, 23 August 2025, at 5:30 pm BST, aiming to build on a narrow but important 1‑0 win over Manchester United in their season opener .
Team News & Injuries
Arsenal are forced into adjustments up front: Kai Havertz is ruled out with a knee injury, while Gabriel Jesus continues his recovery from an ACL setback . Defensive depth is stretched too—Ben White remains a late fitness doubt, training individually, and Jurrien Timber is sidelined post-ankle surgery .
In brighter news, Arsenal’s new signing Eberechi Eze could be involved—but only if his medical is completed and he is registered by 12 pm BST on Friday .
On Leeds’ side, they’re relatively healthy, though newly promoted squad members such as Noah Okafor may not be ready for inclusion just yet .
Head-to-Head & Form Guides
Arsenal have a commanding record against Leeds: unbeaten in 14 straight encounters across all competitions—winning 12 and drawing twice—including their most recent six meetings . At home, the Gunners haven’t lost to a newly promoted side in 42 Premier League games (W37 D5) .
Recent form underlines Arsenal’s momentum: they’re unbeaten in their last eight league fixtures and have lifted six wins in a row . Leeds, meanwhile, arrive with a modest “manager bounce”—07 points from 4 games with mixed results in the league .
Prediction & Anticipation
Given the circumstances—Arsenal’s superior form, Leeds’ struggles away from home, and the Gunners’ home dominance—expect a controlled Arsenal victory. Many sources predict another strong showing, with 4‑1 being a favored scoreline . A more conservative but confident forecast gives Arsenal a 2–0 win .
