Arsenal host newly-promoted Leeds United at the Emirates for their first home Premier League fixture, with Eberechi Eze's availability uncertain. Both teams arrive after narrow opening-day 1-0 wins: Arsenal at Manchester United and Leeds over Everton. Arsenal relied on set-piece strength, with Riccardo Calafiori punishing shaky opposition goalkeeping and David Raya producing key saves. The Gunners extended their unbeaten league run against the traditional 'Big Six' to 22 matches and now have three successive single-goal wins. Arsenal remain unbeaten in 42 consecutive Premier League home encounters with promoted clubs, one short of Chelsea's record. Kai Havertz reportedly suffered a fresh knee injury.
Best odds: 27/20 Bookmaker: Unibet Arsenal welcome newly-promoted Leeds United to the Emirates on Saturday evening for their first home fixture of the new Premier League season, with or without Eberechi Eze available to dictate play. Both managers head into the clash buoyed by narrow opening-day wins: Mikel Arteta's side secured a smash-and-grab 1-0 triumph at Manchester United, while Daniel Farke's men earned a similarly tight victory over Everton, courtesy of a controversial handball decision.
Where Arsenal lacked fluency in open play, their strength from set pieces once again proved decisive - a theme carried over from last season and one that came to the fore at Old Trafford on the Premier League's opening weekend. Riccardo Calafiori punished shaky goalkeeping from Manchester United's stand-in Altay Bayindir to clinch victory, though Arsenal fans will recognise their side rode their luck, as a strengthened United frontline featuring Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha pushed hard throughout.
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