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- Competition: Premier League
- Date: 23/08/2025
- KO: 17:30 UK / 18:30 CEST
- Venue: The Emirates Stadium, London
The Emirates Stadium plays host to its first Premier League fixture of the season as Arsenal takes on recently promoted Leeds.
Both teams kicked-off the new season with hard-fought 1:0 wins last weekend, and will be keen to maintain their winning form in front of an expectant home crowd.
The Gunners have dominated this fixture in the 21st century, and with new signing Viktor Gyokeres set for a home debut, the hosts will be expected to prevail against the visiting Lilywhites.
Arsenal vs Leeds United Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Arsenal
4 : 1
Leeds United
Premier League
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Leeds United
0 : 1
Arsenal
Premier League
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Arsenal
2 : 1
Leeds United
Premier League
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Leeds United
1 : 4
Arsenal
Premier League
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Arsenal
4 : 2
Leeds United
Premier League
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Leeds United
0 : 0
Arsenal
Premier League
Arsenal and Leeds have met on just 11 occasions since 2004. Arsenal won nine of those games, including each of their last six encounters. Leeds have not beaten Arsenal since a famous 3:2 win at Highbury in 2003.
Arsenal team overview
Arsenal return to London after a somewhat fortuitous 1:0 win at Manchester United last weekend. Riccardo Callafiori's first-half goal secured a narrow win for the Gunners.
Mikel Arteta's side have now won each of their last four league fixtures since the end of last season.
Arsenal claimed 11 wins from their last 19 Premier League home games, but Mikel Arteta will want a stronger return this season if his side are to go one better than last year’s runners-up finish.
Head coach Arteta has been dealt a blow with the loss of Kai Havertz to a knee injury. However a deal for Crystal Palace playmaker Eberechi Eze is imminent, and the expected signing could feature on Sunday.
Last matches of Arsenal
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Arsenal
3 : 0
Athletic Bilbao
Emirates Cup
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Arsenal
2 : 3
Villarreal
Club Friendlies 1
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Arsenal
0 : 1
Tottenham Hotspur
Club Friendlies 1
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Arsenal
3 : 2
Newcastle United
Club Friendlies 1
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Arsenal
1 : 0
AC Milan
Club Friendlies 1
Arsenal lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
David Raya
Defenders
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4
Ben White
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2
William Saliba
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6
Gabriel Magalhães
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33
Riccardo Calafiori
Midfielders
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8
Martin Ødegaard
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36
Martín Zubimendi
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41
Declan Rice
Forwards
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7
Bukayo Saka
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14
Viktor Gyokeres
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11
Gabriel Martinelli
Leeds team overview
Leeds make the trip to London in high spirits after a hard-fought 1:0 win against Everton on Monday evening. Lukas Nmecha's controversial penalty late in the second period secured the points for the Lilywhites on their return to the Premier League.
Daniel Farke's side struggled on their travels in their previous PL campaign in 2022/23. Leeds lost 14 of 19 road games that season.
The Lilywhites have struggled in previous visits to this venue, including a 4:1 loss on their last trip to the Emirates in 2023.
Head coach Farke is unlikely to make too many changes from the side that edged past Everton. Jayden Bogle (hip), Sebastiaan Bornauw (calf), and Ethan Ampadu (ankle) face late fitness tests to determine their availability this weekend.
Last matches of Leeds United
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Leeds United
1 : 0
Everton
Premier League
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Leeds United
1 : 1
AC Milan
Club Friendlies 1
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Leeds United
1 : 1
Villarreal
Club Friendlies 3
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Manchester United
0 : 0
Leeds United
Club Friendlies 1
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Leeds United
6 : 0
Stoke City
Championship
Leeds United lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Lucas Perri
Defenders
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2
Jayden Bogle
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6
Joe Rodon
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5
Pascal Struijk
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3
Gabriel Gudmundsson
Midfielders
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4
Ethan Ampadu
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18
Anton Stach
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7
Daniel James
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22
Ao Tanaka
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29
Wilfried Gnonto
Forwards
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10
Joël Piroe
Prediction
Arsenal should have enough attacking quality to claim the points against a dangerous Leeds side.
A home win is my best bet for what promises to be a fascinating contest in London.
Three Reasons Why We Expect Arsenal to Beat Leeds
- Arsenal won their last 4 matches (Premier League)
- Leeds lost 11 of their last 13 matches against Arsenal
- Arsenal won 11 of their last 19 home matches (Premier League)
Main prediction Arsenal - Leeds United
Arsenal to win
Best Odds:
Arsenal vs Leeds United standings in Premier League
Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
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1 | Chelsea | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 - 1 | +4 | 4 |
2 | Manchester City | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 - 0 | +4 | 3 |
3 | Sunderland | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 - 0 | +3 | 3 |
4 | Tottenham Hotspur | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 - 0 | +3 | 3 |
5 | Liverpool | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 - 2 | +2 | 3 |
6 | Nottingham Forest | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 - 1 | +2 | 3 |
7 | Arsenal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 - 0 | +1 | 3 |
8 | Leeds United | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 - 0 | +1 | 3 |
9 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 - 1 | 0 | 1 |
10 | Fulham | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 - 1 | 0 | 1 |
11 | Aston Villa | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 1 |
12 | Newcastle United | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 1 |
13 | Crystal Palace | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 1 |
14 | Everton | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 1 | -1 | 0 |
15 | Manchester United | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 1 | -1 | 0 |
16 | AFC Bournemouth | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 - 4 | -2 | 0 |
17 | Brentford | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 - 3 | -2 | 0 |
18 | Burnley | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 3 | -3 | 0 |
19 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 4 | -4 | 0 |
20 | West Ham United | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 - 8 | -7 | 0 |