Arsenal Aims to Catch Up to Premier League Leaders Liverpool
As Arsenal takes on the struggling Leicester City at the King Power Stadium this Saturday, they have an opportunity to narrow the gap with the Premier League frontrunners, Liverpool. Despite a recent setback in the League Cup, the Gunners have been on an impressive run in the league, remaining unbeaten in their last 14 matches. However, they face a setback with the news that Kai Havertz has sustained a hamstring injury during a training session in Dubai and will miss the remainder of the season.
Meanwhile, Leicester City is in a fierce battle to escape the bottom three, and a much-needed victory at home could propel them out of the relegation zone. Since their narrow victory over West Ham on December 3, the Foxes have not secured a league win at their home ground.
How to Watch the Leicester vs. Arsenal Match
For viewers in the UK, the Premier League clash between Leicester and Arsenal will be televised on TNT Sports 1. Streaming options are also available on Discovery+, the Discovery App, and TNT Sports Ultimate.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 12:30 p.m. GMT on Saturday, February 15, at the King Power Stadium in Leicester, England.
Team News and Predicted Lineups
Leicester City may face an uphill battle, especially with the fitness of their talismanic striker, Jamie Vardy, still in doubt. Vardy has been a thorn in Arsenal’s side, scoring 11 Premier League goals against them, trailing only Wayne Rooney (12) and Harry Kane (14).
The Foxes will also be without the services of Jannik Vestergaard, Victor Kristiansen, Ricardo Pereira, and Abdul Fatawu, who are all sidelined due to various injuries. Additionally, the future of Stephy Mavididi, the former Arsenal youth prospect, in the starting lineup is uncertain, as Bobby De Cordova-Reid‘s recent goal-scoring exploits at Old Trafford have put pressure on Mavididi’s place.
Leicester City Predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Hermansen (GK) — Justin, Okoli, Faes, Thomas — Ndidi, Soumare — De Cordova-Reid, El Khannouss, Ayew — Vardy
Arsenal’s injury woes continue to mount, with the loss of Kai Havertz for the season and the recent hamstring issue affecting Gabriel Martinelli. The Gunners’ attacking options are stretched thin, with Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka also sidelined for the foreseeable future. This leaves Leandro Trossard, Ethan Nwaneri, and Raheem Sterling to shoulder the offensive burden.
The defensive line is also facing challenges, with Takehiro Tomiyasu‘s injury issues potentially requiring knee surgery, although there’s a glimmer of hope as Ben White was spotted in full training in Dubai, potentially signaling his imminent return to the squad.
Arsenal Predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Raya (GK) — Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly — Odegaard, Partey, Rice — Nwaneri, Trossard, Sterling
Leicester vs. Arsenal Prediction
With Arsenal’s attacking options severely limited, the Gunners may need to rely on a strong defensive performance to secure a positive result at the King Power Stadium.
While Leicester may have impressed against Manchester United, facing an out-of-form opponent is vastly different from taking on an Arsenal squad, even one short on firepower. Despite their injury concerns, Mikel Arteta’s side should have enough in their Arsenal to return from their overseas break with a convincing victory.
- Prediction: Leicester City 0-2 Arsenal
As the Premier League season enters a critical phase, the clash between Leicester City and Arsenal promises to be a thrilling encounter, with the Gunners aiming to close the gap on the league leaders and Leicester fighting for their top-flight survival. Fans can look forward to an intriguing tactical battle and a potential turning point in the title race.
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