Arsenal have picked up 3 points and currently lie in 7th position.

23 August 2025 - 10:09 am

Arsenal and Leeds United face each other this Saturday at the Emirates Stadium for round two of the Premier League. The match will be broadcast live at 17:30 on Sky Sports Main Event.

Arsenal have picked up 3 points and currently lie in 7th position. In their last game, Mikel Arteta’s team won 0-1 against Manchester United (Premier League 2025/26).

Leeds United have 3 points to their name this season and occupy 6th position in the table. Last time out, Daniel Farke’s team triumphed 1-0 against Everton (Premier League 2025/26).

The last meeting between the two teams ended with Arsenal winning 4-1.

MANAGERS

  • Mikel Arteta has faced Daniel Farke on two occasions, recording only victories.

  • Daniel Farke has faced Arsenal on four occasions, recording one draw and three defeats

  • Mikel Arteta has faced Leeds United on eight occasions, recording seven wins and one draw

HEAD TO HEAD

  • Arsenal and Leeds United have faced each other 127 times, with Arsenal having the advantage: 53 wins, against 41 victories for Leeds United.

  • At the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal has an advantage in the duels against Leeds United: 36 wins in 66 games. Leeds United has 15 victories.

  • In the English League, there have been 106 matches between the two teams, with Arsenal winning 43, 25 draws and 38 victories for Leeds United.

    Team News

    Arsenal

    Eberechi Eze will not be involved this weekend, despite reports that Arsenal have agreed a £67.5m deal for the playmaker. With the transfer yet to be officially announced, he will not be registered in time to make his debut.

    For the match itself, Mikel Arteta has several selection headaches. Kai Havertz is ruled out with a knee injury, while Christian Norgaard is also absent. In addition, right-back Ben White is both doubtful and will face a late fitness test. If White is unavailable, Jurriën Timber is on standby to take his place. Last week’s goalscorer, Riccardo Calafiori, will continue at left-back.

    Leeds United

    Daniel Farke has been dealt a significant blow, with midfielder Ethan Ampadu ruled out until after the upcoming international break with a knee injury. Ilia Gruev is the most likely candidate to step into the starting lineup to partner Ao Tanaka.

    However, the manager’s defensive options have been boosted by the return of Jaka Bijol from suspension and Sebastiaan Bornauw from a calf issue. Up front, last week’s match-winner, Lukas Nmecha, faces fresh competition from new signing Noah Okafor, who has arrived from AC Milan.