Leeds vs Arsenal Prediction & Betting Tips - Premier League

Prediction published on 15/12/2021, 18:07  by Joseph King | Modified on 15/12/2021 at 19:14 in Premier League Prediction

Arsenal travel to Elland Road to take on a Leeds team that were just humiliated 7-0 against leaders Manchester City. Marcelo Bielsa will be hoping for a strong response from his side, as Leeds have now slipped down to 16th in the table and suddenly find themselves in a relegation scrap. The Gunners previous match was a highly impressive 2-0 home victory over West Ham, a match in which they were dominant - only allowing one shot on goal and creating the much better chances. The result has seen Mikel Arteta’s side leapfrog the Hammers into fourth place, 1 point ahead of Moyes’ team and two points ahead of Manchester United, who have a game in hand. 

Leeds are suffering this campaign with their growing injury list a key reason why. Bielsa is currently without Philipps, Rodrigo, Bamford and Cooper - all key members of the squad, and their return for the Arsenal match is unlikely. Kalvin Phillips, in particular, is a huge miss to the Leeds midfield and since his absence they have conceded 10 goals in two matches. This is a case of two teams headed in opposite directions and Arsenal, for all their struggles and criticisms this season, find themselves in the top four. Despite their horrid away form this season, they are presented here with a golden opportunity to consolidate their league position against an injury riddled and reeling Leeds side.