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EPL Matchday 9: Leeds United Vs Arsenal Match Preview And Prediction.



Leeds United started their top-flight campaign on a promising note but they have only managed ti win one of their previous 5 Premier League games. They have scored 14 goals across their opening 8 matches, but they have conceded 17 due to their worst defensive record.


Leeds United defeated Aston Villa 3-0 at the end of last month, but they have suffered back-to-back 4-1 defeats against Leicester City and Crystal Palace. They find themselves 15th in the Premier League table with 10 points.




Arsenal boast the joint-second best defensive record in the League, However, they have scored just 9 goals in 8 games this season. Only 5 sides have fewer goals in the Premier League 2020/2021 season so far, with 4 of those teams making up the current bottom four.


Arsenal head into this clash having lost 3 of their previous 4 Premier League outings. They suffered a 1-0 defeat against Manchester City and Leicester City before beating Manchester United , but suffered a humiliating 3-0 defeat against Aston Villa before the international break.




Arsenal are unbeaten against Leeds United in their last 6 meetings in all competitions and have only suffered 1 defeat in their previous 9. They edge Leeds United 1-0 in the FA Cup last term.


Leeds United will be without Kalvin Philips. Rodrigo and Jamie Shackelton are doubts for this clash due to injury.


Arsenal will be without Thomas Partey, Pablo Mari, Gabriel Martinelli, Mohamed Elneny and Sead Kolasinac.


PREDICTION: ARSENAL TO WIN.