Ian Wright Leeds United
The race for survival is heating up, and Leeds United have to continue their journey. Up next for Daniel Farke’s men is a game against Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal side.
Fans will remember very early in the season when the Gunners put five goals past the Whites at the Emirates stadium. That match was a very serious welcome to the Premier League for Leeds. Arsenal did not create much in that game, but really punished the visitors from set pieces.
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The Gunners will be hoping to prove something this weekend, after they lost to Manchester United. Now the gap at the top of the table has been closed, with Arsenal knowing that they need a result to extend their lead at the top of the table.
Leeds on the other hand, will be gutted that they only got a draw against Everton at the Hill Dickinson stadium. They created so many chances but failed to capitalize as the home side grabbed a late equalizer.
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Both teams will have a lot to gain from picking up a result come Saturday; Arsenal can restore their lead on top of the Premier League, and Leeds can push further away from the relegation zone. Ahead of the match, former Arsenal and England striker Ian Wright has said his old team will win the tie:
“Of course we’re winning that, I’m going, I’m not giving (Leeds) any goals, we’ve just gave three away and we’re not giving away anymore, I’m going 2-0 to my team.”
Leeds have an injury doubt as Gabriel Gudmundsson is expected to be unavailable for the clash at Elland Road. Mikel Arteta has also remained coy about his players after revealing that some missed training midweek.
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Can Leeds spring a surprise?
Many have already predicted a win for Arsenal on Saturday, but the game being at Elland Road means that Leeds will stand a chance. The Whites are a completely different team anytime they line up to play a home game. And in the current form their in, they will have some confidence ahead of facing the Gunners.
Over the last month, the team have been able to pull off huge results against Manchester United and Liverpool. So fans should be hopeful ahead of Saturday’s clash.