Arsenal will look to extend their impressive run of form when they take on Leicester City in the Premier League this Saturday afternoon.
The Gunners are in high spirits following the recent international break, having remained unbeaten in their last few matches.
Their recent success includes a crucial win in the North London derby, followed by a hard-fought draw against Manchester City, allowing them to maintain their momentum.
Arsenal’s positive results haven’t been confined to just the league. In the League Cup, they advanced to the fourth round after a comfortable victory over Bolton Wanderers.
Additionally, they managed to earn a valuable point in their Champions League group stage match against Atalanta, an Italian side that posed a strong challenge.
These results across multiple competitions have boosted the team’s confidence as they prepare to face Leicester City.
Leicester, despite their winless start to the Premier League season, has proven to be a resilient opponent for others.
So far, they’ve drawn three of their league matches, including a gritty performance in their opening game against Tottenham, where they secured a point.
Leicester has also moved forward in the League Cup after a dramatic penalty shootout win over Walsall, showing their capability to fight under pressure.
As they prepare to face Arsenal, Leicester will be hoping to turn their season around.
As the weekend fixture approaches, football pundits Ian Wright, Gary Neville, and Jamie Carragher have shared their thoughts on how they see the game playing out.
Most experts predict a win for Arsenal, especially since the match will be played at their home ground and they have ambitions of competing for the Premier League title this season.
Ian Wright, a former Arsenal legend, predicted a solid 2-0 victory for the Gunners while speaking on the *Stick to Football* podcast.
He described it as a straightforward win over Steve Cooper’s Leicester side. Meanwhile, Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher expect an even more commanding performance from Arsenal.
Both Carragher and Neville forecasted a 3-0 victory, agreeing that Arsenal will comfortably secure all three points.
On the injury front, Arsenal is facing a few setbacks.
Several key players, including captain Martin Odegaard, Mikel Merino, Oleksandr Zinchenko, and Takehiro Tomiyasu, have been ruled out due to injuries.
There is also uncertainty surrounding the availability of goalkeeper David Raya and defender Jurrien Timber.
In the League Cup match against Bolton, Jack Porter started in goal, but there is speculation that summer signing Neto could make his debut for Arsenal against Leicester.
One boost for Arsenal is the availability of Leandro Trossard, who was sent off in their previous Premier League match against Manchester City after receiving two yellow cards.
He served his one-match suspension during the League Cup game against Bolton, making him eligible for selection for the upcoming fixture against Leicester.
Leicester City is also contending with injury issues ahead of the match.
Central defender Jannik Vestergaard is sidelined with an ankle injury, while Patson Daka and goalkeeper Jakub Stolarczyk will also miss the game at the Emirates Stadium.
These absences may weaken Leicester’s defense, but they will still aim to pose a significant challenge to Arsenal’s title ambitions.
Despite the injury concerns on both sides, Arsenal will be determined to collect all three points as they continue their push for the Premier League title.
Leicester, on the other hand, will be eager to break their winless streak and challenge Arteta’s in-form Gunners.
Both teams have something to prove, setting the stage for an exciting and potentially competitive encounter.
