Arsenal face a tricky test on the road at Elland Road against Leeds United this afternoon.
After last weekend’s chaos, the gap at the top of the Premier League is back to just four points. With Manchester City and Aston Villa not in action until tomorrow, Mikel Arteta’s side have the chance to extend it again today.
But the pressure is on. The Gunners have won just one Premier League game since the turn of the year with a listless display last time out sparking those familiar fears among fans.
Leeds meanwhile have lost just one of their last 10 and have picked up draws against Liverpool and Manchester United here, in addition to beating Chelsea before Christmas.
Three points for the Gunners today would certainly settle a few nerves.
Metro’s LIVE matchday blog will bring you all the build-up, confirmed team news and starting XIs, goal updates and minute-by-minute coverage.
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January 31, 2026 1:50 pm
Havertz starts his first league game of the season
Tony Mogan
Martin Odegaard was hooked on the hour mark against Manchester United last Sunday and the skipper loses his place in the side today.
Kai Havertz, who started his first game of the season against Kairat midweek, is in again, slotting into midfield alongside Martin Zubimendi and Declan Rice.
January 31, 2026 1:48 pm
Leeds XI to face Arsenal
Tony Mogan
Darlow, Bogle, Gudmundsson, Rodon, Struijk, Justin, Ampadu, Gruev, Stach, Aaronson, Calvert-Lewin
Subs: Perri, Byram, Bornauw, Longstaff, Tanaka, Buonanotte, Okafor, Gnoto, Piroe
January 31, 2026 1:46 pm
Arsenal XI to face Leeds
Tony Mogan
Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie, Zubimendi, Rice, Havertz, Saka, Trossard, Gyokeres.
Subs: Arrizabalaga, White, Calafiori, Mosquera, Odegaard, Eze, Madueke, Martinelli, Jesus.
January 31, 2026 1:46 pm
Odegaard dropped!
Tony Mogan
Well now. The Arsenal captain is among the subs today with Kai Havertz starting ahead of him.
January 31, 2026 1:44 pm
Leeds a tough nut to crack
Tony Mogan
Today’s hosts have lost just one of their last 10 Premier League games – even that one they were unlucky, falling to a 4-3 defeat away to Newcastle.
No side have lost fewer matches since the start of December.
January 31, 2026 1:37 pm
How Arsenal could line up this afternoon
Tony Mogan
It will be interesting to see who Mikel Arteta opts for up front having given Gabriel Jesus the nod last weekend. Here’s how we have it…
January 31, 2026 1:34 pm
Arsenal team news today
Tony Mogan
Mikel Arteta has a fully fit squad to choose from today with the exception of Max Dowman who is recovering from an ankle injury.
The Gunners boss rested everyone who started against Manchester United last Sunday in the midweek Champions League clash with Kairat so expect plenty more changes today.
January 31, 2026 1:32 pm
Is Leeds vs Arsenal on TV today?
Tony Mogan
This game at Elland Road is behind the 3pm blackout so you will have to make do us with today.
January 31, 2026 1:32 pm
Leeds vs Arsenal kick-off time
Tony Mogan
We are underway at 3pm sharp today.
January 31, 2026 1:30 pm
Good afternoon!
Tony Mogan
Another huge day in the Premier League title race looms large. Will it be back to business as usual for Arsenal today? Or does another slip-up await…
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