Arsenal host newly-promoted Leeds United, both riding high on opening-day wins. The Gunners scraped past Manchester United 1–0, thanks to a Riccardo Calafiori header, while Leeds edged Everton 1–0 via a late penalty.

Stakes & Context

• Arsenal aim for back-to-back wins to consolidate a strong season start.

• Leeds seek to build momentum and surprise on the road.

Team News & Injury Updates

Arsenal

• Kai Havertz is sidelined with a knee injury.

• Gabriel Jesus continues his recovery from ACL surgery.

• Christian Norgaard is unavailable, while Ben White and Jurrien Timber face fitness doubts.

• Eberechi Eze transfer paperwork is under intense scrutiny to meet the 12 pm Friday Premier League deadline; his availability remains uncertain.

Leeds United

• Ethan Ampadu is ruled out with an MCL injury.

• Possible integration of Noah Okafor after his move from AC Milan.

Predicted Lineups & Formations

Arsenal – 4-3-3

Defense & Goalkeeper

GK: David Raya (solid opener)

RB: Jurrien Timber (fitness permitting)

CBs: William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhães

LB: Riccardo Calafiori (scored on debut)

Midfield

Martin Zubimendi anchoring the midfield.

Declan Rice and Martin Ødegaard as the dynamic double pivot.

Attack

Bukayo Saka on the right wing.

Viktor Gyökeres leads the line in Havertz's absence.

Left wing: likely Noni Madueke making his full debut, replacing struggling Gabriel Martinelli.

Predicted Arsenal XI (4-3-3):

Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Zubimendi, Rice, Ødegaard; Saka, Gyökeres, Madueke

Leeds United – 4-3-3

GK: Perri

Defense: Bogle, Rodon, Struijk, Gudmundsson

Midfield: Stach, Gruev, Tanaka

Attack: Gnonto, Nmecha, Harrison