Arsenal vs Leeds United

Emirates Stadium forms the backdrop for a lopsided Premier League contest between table-topping Arsenal and relegation-battling Leeds United.

Runaway Premier League leaders Arsenal thrashed fellow London rivals Crystal Palace 4-1 in their last league assignment, moving eight points clear at the summit. However, the Gunners are not off the hook yet, with second-placed Manchester City having a game in hand. So the continuation of a sublime six-match winning league streak is required if they’re to conquer the Premier League for the first time in two decades. Back to the Emirates, where they’ve won their last three top-flight games by an aggregate score of 11-3, is a welcoming boost, especially considering Mikel Arteta’s charges netted 3+ goals in each victory. Arsenal will be confident about adding a fourth win to the tally after going unbeaten in their last 13 meetings with Leeds, all competitions included (W11, D2).

On the other hand, visiting Leeds United bounced back from a disappointing three-match winless streak (D1, L2) with a comprehensive 4-2 triumph at Wolverhampton Wanderers last time out, only for the international break to halt their momentum. After inspiring the ‘Whites’ to their first top-flight away triumph since October, new boss Javi Garcia has an impossible task at hand, looking to help the visitors record their first Premier League shutout away to Arsenal after 13 failed attempts on the trot (W3, L10). On top of that, Leeds’ well-documented struggle against sides in command of the Premier League proceedings has seen them pick up just two of their 23 top-flight encounters against teams starting the round at the top of the standings (D9, L12). But if you’re a fan of omens, both those victories came outside Elland Road.