Arsenal and Leeds United are set to face off in a pivotal Premier League matchup on Saturday at Emirates Stadium. With the top four spots still up for grabs, both teams will be looking to secure a win to boost their position in the table.
Arsenal Looking to Maintain Title Run
Arsenal, currently sitting in 2nd place with 42 points, is ready to continue their campaign to maintain their Premier League title run. A win against 12th-placed Leeds United would help solidify their position in the top four.
Leeds United’s Recent Performance
Leeds United won their last match against Wolves, which helped them move out of the bottom three by two points. If they can manage a draw against Arsenal, it would be unexpected but also a positive sign for their project.
Arsenal’s Attack and Key Players Missing Due to Injury
Arsenal has a talented attack consisting of Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, and Gabriel Martinelli. However, Saka missed training on Friday due to feeling unwell and was left out of the starting XI. William Saliba, Mohamed Elneny, Eddie Nketiah and Takehiro Tomiyasu are also out due to injuries.
Leeds United’s Injury Concerns
Leeds United will miss some of their players due to injury including Maximilian Wober, Stuart Dallas, Adam Forshaw, Tyler Adams and Wilfried Gnonto. Weston McKennie and Marc Rocca are also under the microscope.
Manchester City’s Match-in-Hand
Manchester City is eight points behind Arsenal but has a match-in-hand and plays Liverpool earlier on Saturday. This puts more pressure on Arsenal to secure a win against Leeds United.
Betting Odds and Analysis
Arsenal is listed as the favorite to win with odds of -390 while Leeds is the underdog at +1000. The over/under for total goals scored is 3.5, with a draw priced at +470. High-volume bettor Jon Eimer has shared his analysis and picks for the match, noting Arsenal’s strong record in the Premier League with only seven dropped points at home this season.
Saka’s Absence and Gabriel Jesus’ Brace
Despite fears that Saka’s absence would disrupt Arsenal’s quest for a Premier League title, Gabriel Jesus scored a brace to ensure a 4-0 win for Arsenal. Saka was recently awarded Premier League Player of the Month for March after scoring three goals and registering two assists.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta explained that Saka missed training on Friday and was feeling unwell. However, he reassured fans that Saka’s absence is temporary, and he is expected to return to the starting XI for Arsenal’s next game against Liverpool. Arteta warned Saka not to let recent success go to his head and joked that Arsenal always have a “stick ready” to keep him grounded.
Conclusion
In conclusion, both teams have a lot on the line heading into this matchup. While Arsenal is favored to win, Leeds United has been performing well lately and could surprise everyone. Fans will be tuning in from all over the world to catch this exciting Premier League matchup.
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