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Leicester Vs. Arsenal: Match Preview, Predictions, And Lineups
By Benjamin Abioye
Leicester will face Arsenal in a crucial Premier League clash later today as the Gunners aim to close the gap on Liverpool. Preview, predicted lineups, and score prediction.
Arsenal will travel to Leicester City this Saturday for a crucial Premier League clash.
The Gunners are aiming to close the gap on league leaders Liverpool, while Leicester is desperate for a win to escape the relegation zone.
If Arsenal secures three points at King Power Stadium, they will move within four points of Liverpool, who play Wolves on Sunday. Although a title win seems unlikely for Mikel Arteta’s side, they are determined to keep the pressure on.
However, Arsenal faces an injury crisis, which could make their trip to Leicester even more challenging. Despite this, Leicester’s poor form offers some hope for the visitors. The Foxes, currently sitting 18th in the table under Ruud van Nistelrooy, have only won one of their last ten league games. Their sole victory came against Tottenham Hotspur.
Match Details
– Location: King Power Stadium, Leicester, England
– Date: Saturday, February 15
– Kick-off Time: 12:30 GMT / 07:30 ET / 04:30 PT
– Referee: Sam Barrott
– VAR: Paul Tierney
Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Matches)
– Leicester: 0 Wins
– Arsenal: 5 Wins
– Draws: 0
– Last Meeting: Arsenal 4-2 Leicester (September 28, 2024)
Leicester Team News
Leicester will welcome back key players Jamie Vardy, Victor Kristiansen, and Jannik Vestergaard, who have resumed training and are available for selection. However, the team will still be without Harry Souttar and Ricardo Pereira in defense. In attack, Odsonne Edouard and Abdul Fatawu remain sidelined, with Fatawu ruled out for the rest of the season.
Predicted Leicester Lineup (4-2-3-1): Hermansen; Justin, Faes, Okoli, Kristiansen; Ndidi, Winks; Reid, El Khannous, Ayew; Vardy.
Arsenal Team News
Arsenal has been hit hard by injuries, with forward Kai Havertz out for the rest of the season due to a hamstring issue. Gabriel Jesus is also unavailable, leaving Arteta with limited attacking options. Wingers Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka are still recovering, with Saka expected to be out for another two months.
On a positive note, defender Ben White is available again, though Arteta has emphasized the need to manage his workload. Takehiro Tomiyasu remains unavailable and is not expected to return soon.
Predicted Arsenal Lineup (4-3-3): Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Nwaneri, Trossard, Sterling.
Score Prediction
Arsenal is dealing with several setbacks due to injuries, particularly in attack, where they have very few options. As a result, they may struggle to create scoring opportunities.
Leicester will see this as a chance to capitalize on Arsenal’s weaknesses, but their poor form suggests they will find it difficult to win. Even with a depleted squad, the Gunners are still likely to edge out a narrow victory.
Prediction: Leicester 0-1 Arsenal.
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