Leeds vs Arsenal prediction 31.01.2026 | Premier League

Promotion via a Championship title last season gave Leeds a platform, and the Whites have used it reasonably well. Survival is the target and, for now, Daniel Farke’s side are doing enough.

Six points clear of trouble, unbeaten in three, and more importantly, hard to beat at Elland Road. Home form has carried a lot of the weight. Outright wins over Chelsea and Palace as well as draws against Liverpool and Manchester United have given fans reason to believe.

You can picture the place on Saturday, loud, restless, hopeful. Dominic Calvert-Lewin remains central to that belief, nine league goals making him the reference point up front.

Brenden Aaronson adds energy and end product just behind him. Daniel James, however, is still missing with a hamstring issue and will not be rushed back.

Arsenal arrive with bigger ambitions than simply three points. After three straight second place finishes, this feels like the year Arteta’s side want to turn promise into something tangible.

The Gunners sit four points clear at the summit and have been built on control, conceding just 17 league goals so far. Europe has been smooth sailing too. Eight wins from eight underline that confidence.

Viktor Gyökeres comes into this one in good rhythm after midweek, likely flanked by Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard.

Declan Rice and Mikel Merino return after serving European suspensions, which helps. Injuries are light. Calafiori and Havertz are back in training after their recent spells on the sidelines, giving Arteta many options.