Date: Saturday 23rd August, 2025
Time: 5.30 pm
Stadium Emirates Stadium
Referee Jarred Gillett (England)
Goal Scorer:
Team News
Arsenal
Mere hours after it emerged that Kai Havertz had suffered a new knee injury – the severity of which is unclear – Arsenal beat Tottenham once again, this time off the pitch as they hijacked their rivals’ move for Crystal Palace playmaker Eberechi Eze.
All parties have agreed the terms of the deal, but it will surely be too soon for the England international to make his debut for his dream club on Saturday, so Gabriel Martinelli’s spot on the left-hand side of the attack is safe for the time being.
However, Ben White and Christian Norgaard will both need late fitness tests due to knocks – the latter also missed the win over Man United – while Gabriel Jesus (ACL) is still a few months away from a complete recovery.
Arsenal possible starting lineup:
Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Odegaard, Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Gyokeres, Martinelli
Leeds
On Leeds’ end, Farke was forced to withdraw Ethan Ampadu against Everton, and it has now transpired that the former Chelsea product has sustained an MCL injury, which will rule him out until after the international break.
Ilia Gruev should be first in line to take his place at the base of the midfield, but the Whites should have a fully-fit squad available otherwise; Jaka Bijol is back from suspension and Sebastiaan Bornauw was on the bench against Everton following a calf issue.
There was no emotional debut for Dominic Calvert-Lewin against his former club on Monday, and the Englishman now has additional competition from Noah Okafor, who may be considered for his debut after arriving from AC Milan.
Leeds United possible starting lineup:
Perri; Bogle, Rodon, Struijk, Gudmundsson; Stach, Gruev, Tanaka; Gnonto, Nmecha, Harrison
Prediction: Arsenal 2-0 Leeds United
