Arsenal are gunning for their fifth straight win in the Premier League as they take on Leicester City on Sunday. It is a crucial game in the context of the top four race, knowing a victory for the Gunners could see them establish firmly in the fourth position. With Arsenal having three games in hand, it could get seemingly impossible for the likes of Manchester United and West Ham to catch up.
However, in Leicester City, Arsenal could find themselves a tough opposition, who have what it takes to put an end to their winning run. While the Foxes have been far from their usual best this season, they have done well lately, winning back to back games against Leeds United and Burnley. A third straight victory in the Premier League could potentially help them return to the top half of the league table.
Arsenal Vs Leicester City Preview
Talking Tactics
Arsenal
Mikel Arteta should persist with the 4-2-3-1 formation that has worked wonders for him this year. The team has excellent balance, especially in midfield where Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey have complemented each other brilliantly, while Martin Odegaard has taken on the mantle of creating chances in the final third.
Leicester City
Leicester City, meanwhile, could opt for a 4-3-3 with James Maddison interchanging between a number eight and a number ten role. His ability to drop back and help out the press could be crucial in breaking up Arsenal’s build-up play.
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Team News
Arsenal
Takehiro Tomiyasu is likely to miss out once again owing to his injury, while Arteta might not risk Emile Smith Rowe either. However, it won’t be surprising to see either of them at least making the bench and even making an appearance in the second half.
Leicester City
Leicester City have quite a lot of players out injured, including Jamie Vardy, Timothy Castagne, Jonny Evans and Ryan Bertrand. Wesley Fofana is unlikely to feature as well after recently making his return from COVID-19. Meanwhile, both James Justin and Danilo Pereira are doubts heading into this game, potentially giving Brendan Rodgers a major selection dilemma.
Predicted Lineups
Arsenal: Ramsdale; Cedric, White, Gabriel, Tierney; Partey, Xhaka; Saka, Odegaard, Martinelli; Lacazette
Leicester City: Schmeichel; Choudhury, Amartey, Soyuncu, Thomas; Maddison, Ndidi, Dewsbury-Hall; Lookman, Iheanacho, Barnes
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