Mikel Arteta and Daniel Farke looking serious
(Credit: Imago)
Josh Edwards
Thu 21 August 2025 9:40, UK
Daniel Farke’s Leeds United will be up against it when they face Arsenal at Emirates Stadium this Saturday.
Leeds got off to a winning start against Everton on their return to the Premier League, though the nature of the win has already got people talking about a familiar subject: referees.
James Tarkowski was adjudged to have handled the ball in the box, resulting in a Leeds penalty, which proved to be the decider at Elland Road..
Whether it be classed as fortune or not, Leeds will need more of that this Saturday, when they travel to the Emirates to face Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal.
Daniel Farke celebrates a Leeds win whilst at Elland Road.
Farke passed his first challenge of the season vs Everton. (Credit: Imago)
Leeds are huge underdogs for Arsenal clash
Leeds are one of the favourites for relegation this season, while Arsenal will be deemed as genuine title contenders, showcasing the gulf in quality between the two sides.
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Players like Bukayo Sako and Viktor Gyokeres, who Leeds once had the opportunity to sign, will be looking to inflict plenty of damage on the Whites, and that is reflected by the latest predictions.
Arsenal only lost twice at home last season
Arsenal have won 53 times against the Whites
Leeds’ last victory against the Gunners was in 2003
Via Opta, Arsenal have a 70.4 per cent chance of taking all three points on Saturday evening, while Leeds have been awarded just a 12.5 per cent chance at victory.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin could make his Leeds debut against the Gunners, while summer signing Jaka Bijol will return from a one-match suspension.
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Farke will not be concerned ahead of Arsenal clash
Saturday is going to be a huge test, but overall, the outcome of the clash isn’t going to tell much of a story if it ends in defeat.
These are not going to be the games that decide Leeds’ future, though they will provide an indication as to how competitive they can be.
Farke will want his side to give a good account of themselves, and the momentum from Leeds’ win against Everton at Elland Road will certainly serve as a boost.
With just over a 12 per cent chance of victory, it is clear just how much Leeds will have to overcome to secure a result.
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