Leeds United striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Daniel Farke in circular inset
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Aheed Abrar
Sat 23 August 2025 9:42, UK
Daniel Farke may have a dilemma with Dominic Calvert-Lewin as Leeds United face Arsenal in the Premier League on Saturday.
Mikel Arteta will welcome the Whites to the Emirates on 23 August, with both teams getting off to a perfect start in the English top flight.
Everton were beaten 1-0 at Elland Road on 18 August, while the Gunners secured three points against Manchester United at Old Trafford in their previous fixture.
The West Yorkshire outfit arguably have a challenging set of games in the coming weeks, and the German manager will definitely want to rely on every player at his disposal.
Potential new Leeds star Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
Calvert-Lewin is yet to make an appearance for Leeds. (Credit: Manh Tung, Breaking Media)
Leeds United may be without Dominic Calvert-Lewin due to fitness issue
Calvert-Lewin is still working his way back to match fitness ahead of the Arsenal game, according to Daily Mail Sport.
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The news outlet reports in its print edition on 23 August (page 8) that the 28-year-old could potentially be a doubt for the Whites away from Elland Road.
It’s been claimed that while the English centre-forward isn’t 100 per cent in terms of his fitness, he may feature for the West Yorkshire outfit at the Emirates.
Joel Piroe will surely start for the Peacocks in North London, but it remains to be seen whether the former Evertonian will have the opportunity to make an impact off the bench.
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Leeds haven’t beaten Arsenal in all competitions since their 3-2 win at Highbury in May 2003.
The German manager will undoubtedly turn himself into a historical figure in LS11 if he can find a way to get the better of the Gunners.
While Ethan Ampadu’s absence may make things more challenging for Farke, Anton Stach proved himself in the English top flight against Everton.
The Whites have made nine signings this summer.
Farke has spent around £92million on new transfers for the Premier League.
Noah Okafor is the latest addition at Elland Road.
Leeds can also give Sean Longstaff his full debut against Arsenal, with Ao Tanaka starting once again after an impressive showing at Elland Road.
The Whites have gone 14 games without a victory since that famous result at Highbury, and the travelling supporters will be hoping for the best.
While the North London outfit have been one of the best teams in the Premier League over the last few seasons, the West Yorkshire club will certainly be looking to give them a tough fight in N7.
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