Arsenal entertain Leeds United in the early kick-off on Saturday as the Premier League resumes after an extended international break.
The break probably felt particularly long for the Gunners, as they signed off with a disappointing 3-0 defeat at Brighton. It also came at an inconvenient time for Leeds, as they had built up a bit of momentum with an unbeaten start to the league campaign.
The Gunners dominated the two meetings between these sides last term, winning by an aggregate score of 9-0. Leeds have lost their last eight games against Arsenal and may be unable to halt that run, but we should see plenty of goals.
Arsenal’s title success last year was in part due to their incredible defensive record, and they looked impenetrable at the back in the opening stages of this season, but in recent weeks they have shown signs of vulnerability.
Arsenal have conceded in three of their last four domestic games and have shipped five goals in total across their last two. The Gunners were lucky to keep a clean sheet at Sunderland as Enzo Le Fee saw a penalty saved and David Raya made another fine stop late on, and they face a Leeds side who carry a threat in attack.
The Whites drew a blank at home to Crystal Palace in their last game before the break but had scored in all of their games prior to that 0-0 draw. Leeds have scored in 10 of their last 13 road games in a run stretching way back to last season, and there are chances to see goals from both sides in this one.
Arsenal vs Leeds prediction: Over 2.5 goals (-125) available at time of publishing. Playable to -135.
