Live and extensive coverage from Arsenal vs Leicester City at the Emirates Stadium as the Gunners look to get back to winning ways in the league
Arsenal will be glad to face what is on paper a kind home clash with relegation-threatened Leicester City, especially as their title rivals travel to St James’ Park to face Newcastle. It presents an opportunity for the Gunners to begin to build after they managed to remain unbeaten after their challenging opening five league games.
Matches with Southampton and Bournemouth are to come before Liverpool come to town. Plus, Mikel Arteta has the small task of managing his side before a Tuesday night meeting with French champions PSG in the Champions League.
There was good news on Friday afternoon when Arteta revealed both Ben White and Jurrien Timber will be with the team. However, there are question marks over whether David Raya will be ready – in his stead is summer loan signing Neto.
Arsenal changes for Leicester
After a hectic weekend, Mikel Arteta would have been glad for a relatively calm midweek. Arsenal put the controversy of their 2-2 draw with Manchester City behind them to cruise into the Carabao Cup fourth round courtesy of a 5-1 win over Bolton. A trip to Preston awaits in the fourth round, but, for now, attention will return to the Premier League.
After a brutal start to the season, Arsenal face what, on paper, appears to be a kinder fixture against Leicester. The newly promoted Foxes are yet to win a game since their return to the top flight and the Gunners will be heavy favourites.
Arteta though faces something of a balancing act. His side face PSG in the Champions League on Tuesday night. It’s a game that has taken on huge significance after the Gunners were only able to draw 0-0 with Atalanta last week. More dropped points could leave them with a huge uphill battle as they seek to finish in the top eight of the new league phase.
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