Leicester City vs Arsenal | 2022/23 PL | Team News, Injuries & Line-up

Let’s look at the team news as Arsenal seek a more composed performance when they face Leicester, following their dramatic win against Aston Villa in their previous game. A victory in this fixture could see them temporarily extend their lead at the top of the table to five points, before Manchester City play against Bournemouth.

The Gunners emerged victorious in a Leicester City suffered a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Manchester United despite a promising start and their recent three-game winning streak

Injury/Suspension List:

There are concerns about the availability of key player James Maddison due to his persistent knee issue. Additionally, Brendan Rodgers will have to manage without James Justin, Jonny Evans, and Ryan Bertrand for the match against the league leaders.

Tielemans, who has been linked with Arsenal, was only considered for a spot on the bench in their game against Manchester United. However, he is expected to return to face the Gunners and may replace Maddison if he is unable to play. Vardy, who has scored the most goals against Arsenal by a single player (11), is now lower down in the pecking order and is expected to lose out to Iheanacho once again.

Youri Tielemans — Image obtained via Premier League

Meanwhile, Gabriel Jesus and Mohamed Elneny are still recovering from knee surgeries, and it is uncertain whether against Manchester City and Aston Villa due to a muscular injury.

However, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has suggested that if the player es the final training session before the match against Leicester City, he might be available for selection. Arteta has also allayed concerns over Saka’s fitness after he suffered an ankle injury during the second half against Villa.

Player To Watch Out For – James Maddison

James Maddison is widely regarded as one of the most talented young players in the Premier League and has established himself as a key player for his team. One of Maddison’s greatest strengths is his exceptional technical ability. He has excellent ball control and can dribble past defenders with ease, using his quick feet and sharp turns to create space for himself and his teammates.

The 26-year-old is also a highly creative player, with a keen eye for a killer . He can pick out a teammate with a perfectly weighted through-ball or a pinpoint cross, and his vision and awareness make him a constant threat in the final third of the pitch.

He is a tenacious tackler and is always willing to track back and help out his defenders when needed. His work rate and commitment make him a firm favorite with Leicester City fans, who appreciate his all-round contribution to the team.

Arsenal Form:

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Leicester Form:

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Arsenal Predicted Starting Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Aaron Ramsdale (GK); Ben White (RB), William Saliba (CB), Gabriel (CB), Oleksandr Zinchenko (LB); Granit Xhaka (CM), Jorginho (CM); Bukayo Saka (RW), Martin Odegaard (CAM), Gabriel Martinelli (LW); Eddie Nketiah (ST).

Predicted Score:

Leicester 2-4 Arsenal

Leicester shouldn’t have any issues scoring past a weak Arsenal back-line. But seeing the North London side’s determination to make a comeback against Aston Villa in stoppage time makes them favourites for the three points.

Although Arsenal have conceded in their last six matches, they boast the highest number of away goals scored in the Premier League this season. In their previous meeting in August, Arsenal secured a 4-2 victory over Leicester, and they will be looking to extend their winning streak to five against the Foxes on Saturday.

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