Arsenal head to Elland Road on Saturday afternoon under light but growing pressure, with their lead at the top of the English Premier League trimmed after a frustrating run of domestic results. Leeds, meanwhile, continue to pick up points by winning at home and hanging in there away, a combination that has aided them in the relegation fight.
Daniel Farke’s side remain awkward opponents. They don’t always dominate games, but they rarely collapse. Monday’s 1-1 draw away at Everton was typical of their recent work, compact, disciplined, and competitive until the final whistle. That result extended Leeds’ run to one loss in 10 league matches, a stretch that has reshaped the mood around Elland Road.
Arsenal arrive from a very different emotional place. A 3-2 home defeat to Manchester United last weekend dented confidence, even if their Champions League win over Kairat Almaty in midweek restored some rhythm. League form has been patchy, with the Gunners winless in three Premier League outings, and performances have lacked control in key moments.
Picks and predictions for Leeds vs Arsenal
Elland Road has become a difficult stop for visiting sides this season. Leeds are happy to sit deep, absorb pressure, and frustrate opponents who expect space. Their back three has grown more settled, while the midfield pairing of Ampadu and Gruev has added structure that was missing earlier in the campaign.
Timber and Saliba are both fit again for Arsenal, and the midfield trio of Odegaard, Zubimendi and Rice should control the gameon paper.
But away from home, Arsenal have struggled to manage games when they fail to score early, leaving themselves open to counters and messy phases, which is where Leeds thrive.
United’s matches are often slow burners, while Arsenal have looked more cautious in the league as fixture congestion builds. This shapes up as a tight contest rather than an open one, with long spells of Arsenal possession up against stubborn Leeds resistance.
Arsenal remain favourites, but this feels closer than the league table suggests. Leeds on the+1.5 spread is worth consideration.
Where can I watch Leeds vs Arsenal?
Supporters in the United States can watch Leeds vs Arsenal live on USA Network, with kick-off scheduled for 10:00 EST on Saturday.
In the United Kingdom, the match will not be shown live on television.
| Country | Channel | Kick-off |
|---|---|---|
| US | USA Network | 10:00 EST |
| UK | Not televised | 15:00 GMT |
What is Leeds’ current form?
D-W-W-L-D
What is Arsenal’s current form?
W-L-W-D-W
What were the results of the last five head-to-head matches between Leeds and Arsenal?
28/09/25 – Arsenal 5-0 Leeds (Premier League)
01/04/23 – Arsenal 4-1 Leeds (Premier League)
16/10/22 – Leeds 0-1 Arsenal (Premier League)
08/05/22 – Arsenal 2-1 Leeds (Premier League)
18/12/21 – Leeds 1-4 Arsenal (Premier League)
What is Leeds’ predicted team?
Darlow – Rodon, Struijk, Bornauw – Bogle, Gruev, Ampadu, Stach, Justin – Aaronson, Calvert-Lewin
Injured: Bijol, Nmecha
Doubtful: Gudmundsson, James
What is Arsenal’s predicted team?
Raya – Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie – Odegaard, Zubimendi, Rice – Saka, Havertz, Trossard
Injured: Dowman
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