Arsenal welcome newly promoted Leeds to the Emirates in the Premier League on Saturday, and we’ve got the latest team news and predicted lineups ahead of the action.
Both Arsenal and Leeds kickstarted their respective 2025-26 Premier League campaigns with victories last weekend, and the pair go head-to-head at the Emirates on Saturday at 17:30.
The Gunners claimed a narrow 1-0 win away at Manchester United in their opener courtesy of Riccardo Calafiori, while the Whites beat Everton 1-0 late on thanks to a Lukas Nmecha penalty.
Arsenal are 1/2 favourites with UK betting sites to win the game. While, Leeds are rated at around 11/2 to maintain their perfect record with a surprise three points.
Ahead of kick-off, we at SportsCasting have the latest team news and predicted lineups for the fixture. So read on as we reveal the most likely starting XIs, as well as if there are any injuries or suspensions to take note of.
Arsenal vs Leeds Team News and Predicted Lineups
Arsenal Team News
Arteta was dealt a major blow in midweek, as it was confirmed that Kai Havertz has suffered a knee injury. The Germany international is set to spend several weeks on the sidelines.
He joins Gabriel Jesus (ACL) on the Gunners’ treatment table.
Christian Norgaard, who joined from Brentford in the summer, is also a doubt after missing last week’s trip to Old Trafford due to an unspecified injury concern.
Building for the weekend on home turf 🏡
📍 Emirates Stadium pic.twitter.com/rdP3KfUdd0
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) August 20, 2025
Meanwhile, the Gunners are set to confirm the signing of Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace.
But can Eze play against Leeds on Saturday? Based on Premier League registration rules, he looks unlikely to feature and will likely have to wait until the following week to make his debut.
The North Londoners are expected to remain unchanged for the most part, although Jurrien Timber and Myles Lewis-Skelly may replace Ben White and Calafiori in the full-back positions.
Arsenal Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):
Raya (GK)
White, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori
Odegaard (C), Zubimendi, Rice
Saka, Gyokeres, Martinelli
Leeds Team News
As for the visitors, they are set to be without club captain Ethan Ampadu.
The Welshman went down clutching his knee in the win over Everton, and despite continuing after the injury, Daniel Farke has confirmed that he is ruled out for the next few games.
He said: “Bad news with him, sadly. For the next few games, we will have to play without him. He has an MCL injury and will definitely be out until at least the international break. I hope to have him back after the international break.”
Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Sebastiaan Bornauw are also doubtful.
Like Arsenal, Leeds are expected to remain largely unchanged, however Noah Okafor, who joined from Milan earlier in the week, could be in line to make his debut for the club.
Farke said in his press-conference: “It’s at least possible [Okafor making his debut vs Arsenal] because he was involved with AC Milan in the whole pre-season.
🔥 Noah Okafor is Leeds! pic.twitter.com/Xvivdbc97X
— Leeds United (@LUFC) August 21, 2025
“He also featured last weekend for several minutes, so that means he doesn’t need three or four weeks to build up to match fitness. Let’s see how the next two days go, and we’ll make a late decision on him, but it’s at least possible.”
Leeds Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):
Perri (GK)
Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson
Longstaff, Tanaka, Stach
James, Piroe, Gnonto
