Arsenal will host Leeds in their first home match of the Premier League season on Saturday.
Both sides got their 2025/26 top-flight campaigns off to winning starts in the opening round of fixtures.
Riccardo Calafiori's winner against Manchester United was the fourth goal of his Arsenal career
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Riccardo Calafiori's winner against Manchester United was the fourth goal of his Arsenal career
The Gunners beat Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford, with Riccardo Calafiori scoring the only goal of a tense clash.
It was a similar story for Leeds, who announced their return to the Premier League by winning a close encounter with Everton at Elland Road.
Debutant Lukas Nmecha slotted home an 84th-minute winner from the penalty spot after James Tarkowski was penalised for handball.
With the two teams enjoying a clean sheet and a win in their openers, something will have to give this weekend.
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Arsenal v Leeds: Where to watch
The Premier League clash at the Emirates Stadium will take place on Saturday, August 23.
Kick-off is set for 5:30pm, and has been selected for TV coverage.
The match will be broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event and Premier League.
Sky Go customers will be able to stream through their laptops and mobile devices.
Alternatively, a NOW TV membership can be purchased. More information here.
talkSPORT will keep fans updated on the game as Jamie O'Hara and Jason Cundy host the GameDay Phone-In from 5:30pm.
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talkSPORT.com will also be right across the action.
Premier League Gameweek 2 fixtures
Friday, August 22
West Ham v Chelsea, 8pm - LIVE on talkSPORT
Saturday, August 23
Man City v Tottenham, 12:30pm - LIVE on talkSPORT
Bournemouth v Wolves, 3pm
Brentford v Aston Villa, 3pm
Burnley v Sunderland, 3pm
Arsenal v Leeds United, 5:30pm
Sunday, August 24
Crystal Palace v Nottingham Forest, 2pm
Everton v Brighton, 2pm
Fulham v Manchester United, 4:30pm
Monday, August 24
Newcastle v Liverpool, 8pm - LIVE on talkSPORT
Lukas Nmecha made it one goal in one game for Leeds following his arrival from Wolfsburg
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Lukas Nmecha made it one goal in one game for Leeds following his arrival from Wolfsburg
Arsenal v Leeds: Pressure on the Gunners
Despite strengthening their squad significantly this summer, Arsenal looked unconvincing in their win over Man United.
Mikel Arteta has been backed heavily in the transfer window, with the Gunners bringing in Viktor Gyokeres, Martin ZubimendiandNoni Maduekefor an estimated £165million combined.
There was plenty of focus on Gyokeres at Old Trafford, who was making his competitive debut following his £63.7m arrival from Sporting Lisbon.
Unfortunately for the Swede, he struggled to make an impact, failing to register a single shot in his 60 minutes of action.
Having been starved of service against the Red Devils, Gyokeres will be hoping play a bigger role against Leeds.
There is extra pressure on the 27-year-old now following an injury to Kai Havertz, who has sustained a knee injury, with a return date currently unclear.
As for Leeds, Daniel Farke's side be hoping to keep Arsenal's attack at bay after a solid defensive display against Everton.
The Whites restricted the Toffees to just seven shots over 90 minutes, with only one of them going on target.
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Viktor Gyokeres completed just four passes in his hour-long competitive debut against Man UnitedCredit: Getty
Arsenal are unbeaten in their last 14 meetings with Leeds in all competitions (W12 D2), winning the last six in a row. Mikel Arteta's last faced the Whites in April 2023, running out 4-1 victors.
Leeds have lost 10 of their last 12 Premier League away games against Arsenal (W2), and have not managed a clean sheet in any of their last 14 away trips to the Gunners.
Leeds have lost 23 of their last 30 away league matches in London (W4 D3), and have lost their last seven in a row in the Premier League, since a 2-1 win at Brentford on the final day of 2021-22 season.
Arsenal are unbeaten in their last 42 Premier League home games against promoted sides (W37 D5), since a 1-0 loss to Newcastle in November 2010.
Riccardo Calafiori's headed goal in Arsenal's 1-0 win over Man United was their 31st Premier League goal from a corner since 2023-24 – 11 more than any other side.
Arsenal v Leeds: Team news
As mentioned, Arsenal will be without Havertz for this clash following the news of his knee injury earlier this week.
It is also unclear whether full-back Ben White is a doubt ahead of the clash, after he sat out the Gunners' open training session on Wednesday.
Christian Norgaard missed the trip to Manchester with a minor issue, and could be involved against Leeds.
Gabriel Jesus remains a long-term absentee, with a return from his knee injury still several months away.
Meanwhile, Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze looks poised to join the Gunners imminently after the two clubs agreed a deal in principle for him to head to north London for £60m, plus add-ons.
However, Eze would need to be registered by 12pm BST on Friday to be eligible to make his Arsenal debut.
As for Leeds, their biggest injury blow comes in the form of captain Ethan Ampadu.
Manager Daniel Farke confirmed the Wales international will be out until at least the September international break, after he sustained a knee injury in his side's win over Everton.
New signing Noah Okafor could be involved against Arsenal following his £18m move to Elland Road from AC Milan on Thursday.
Farke also refused to reveal whether Dominic Calvert-Lewin would play any part in the match.
The ex-Everton striker signed a three-year contract with Leeds last week, but was left out of their matchday squad against his former side.
Crystal Palace FA Cup winner Eberechi Eze is on his way to the Emirates
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Crystal Palace FA Cup winner Eberechi Eze is on his way to the EmiratesCredit: Getty
OXFORD, ENGLAND - APRIL 18: Daniel Farke of Leeds United looks on during the Sky Bet Championship match between Oxford United FC and Leeds United FC at Kassam Stadium on April 18, 2025 in Oxford, England. (Photo by Malcolm Bryce/Leeds United via Getty Images)
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Daniel Farke was stubborn when revealing Leeds' plans for the season aheadCredit: Getty
Arsenal v Leeds: What has been said?
Despite his newly-promoted side heading into the clash as underdogs, Leeds boss Farke insisted his team will not just sit back and defend against the Premier League's big name clubs this season.
He said ahead of the Arsenal match: "We won't sell our DNA in this Premier League season.
"It's not like we will try to park the bus and try to put the ball in the stands. If you try to concentrate and defend for 96 minutes, you have no chance to survive there.
"You have to make sure you have as many periods as possible when you control the ball and recover in possession and let them shift and waste some energy without the ball.
We will try to have as many periods as possible where we control the game.
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"I think it’s important to create chances to scare them and be dangerous ourselves and play positive football to try and score goals.
"There will be periods in the game where we will suffer and be well structured and be a compact unit against the ball."