Leeds United will look to end Arsenal’s winning run in the Premier League when the two teams do battle at Elland Road on Sunday afternoon.
The hosts come into this fixture hoping to end their five-game winless run in the league following their 2-1 defeat to Crystal Palace.
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The Gunners are on a three-match winning run in the league after they secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over rivals Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium.
Leeds’ start in 14th place with nine points from eight matches, while Arsenal’s win saw them remain at the top of the table with 24 points.
When the two sides squared off in the Premier League last season, both Arsenal and Leeds won one game each and collected three points, with the Gunners winning the first leg 4-1 at Elland Road before Leeds secured a 2-1 win in the return leg at the Emirates Stadium.
Mikel Arteta is expected to have the likes of Mohamed Elneny and Emile Smith Rowe sidelined for the clash through injury, while Oleksandr Zinchenko could make his return after recovering from his respective injury.
Jesse Marsch only has two players on the sidelines which include Junior Firpo and Stuart Dallas, who will miss this weekend’s encounter.
Bukayo Saka will be brimming with confidence coming into this fixture after bagging a brace to fire Arsenal past Liverpool this past weekend to take his goal tally to three goals and four assists in nine league appearances.
Rodrigo will look to rediscover his form for Leeds, having already scored four goals in seven matches, but failed to score in his last four league matches.
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