The Emirates Stadium will host a mouth-watering clash on Saturday afternoon as Arsenal take on newly promoted Leeds United. Both sides earned narrow 1-0 victories on the opening day. It will be an exciting battle between title contenders and ambitious underdogs looking to make their mark back in the top flight.
Arsenal secured a hard-fought victory against Manchester United at Old Trafford, but left fans wanting more from their attacking display. Leeds announced their Premier League return with a late penalty win over Everton, giving Daniel Farke’s men confidence heading into this daunting away trip to north London.
Will the Gunners produce the kind of football their supporters crave, or can Leeds spoil the party and claim a famous victory at the Emirates? Here’s all you need to know about this Gameweek 2 fixture.
Where to Watch Arsenal vs. Leeds United?
The match kicks off at 5:30 p.m. BST and will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League. Streaming options for subscribers include NOW TV and the Sky Sports app. Indian fans can tune in to Star Sports Network or Jio Hotstar.
Probable Starting Lineups of Arsenal vs Leeds United Gameweek 2
Arsenal
GK: David Raya
Defenders: Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Gabriel, Riccardo Calafiori
Midfielders: Martin Ødegaard, Martin Zubimendi, Declan Rice
Forwards: Bukayo Saka, Viktor Gyökeres, Gabriel Martinelli
Leeds United
GK: Joel Perri
Defenders: Sam Bogle, Joe Rodon, Pascal Struijk, Gabriel Gudmundsson
Midfielders: Ilia Gruev, Anton Stach, Ao Tanaka
Forwards: Dan James, Joel Piroe, Wilfried Gnonto
Head-to-Head Record
Arsenal have won 10 of their last 12 encounters against Leeds United. The Cottagers have managed just two draws in that period, with their last victory over Arsenal dating back decades. The Gunners’ most recent victory came via a convincing 4-1 scoreline at the Emirates in April 2023, with Leeds failing to register a single win since their return to the top flight.
Current Form
Arsenal opened their campaign with a narrow 1-0 victory at Manchester United, though concerns remain about their attacking fluidity. Viktor Gyökeres struggled on his debut, managing just 0.28 xG from open play – among the lowest figures in Gameweek 1. Leeds celebrated their Premier League return with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Everton, sealed by Lukas Nmecha’s late penalty.
Key Battles in Arsenal vs. Leeds Clash
Martin Ødegaard vs Ilia Gruev is going to be the battle to watch out for. Ødegaard, who is making his 200th Arsenal appearance, will be crucial in breaking down Leeds’ low block. Gruev is replacing the injured Ethan Ampadu and must hold the fort in the midfield.
💬 “Let’s make sure we continue our good start with another win.”
Martin Odegaard looks ahead to today’s homecoming against Leeds United in his programme notes 📖
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) August 23, 2025
Viktor Gyökeres vs Pascal Struijk will be another major duel in London. After an underwhelming debut, the Swedish striker needs to find his shooting boots. Struijk brings Premier League experience and aerial strength to counter Arsenal’s attacking threats.
Bukayo Saka vs Gabriel Gudmundsson is the battle that might decide the outcome of this game. Saka’s pace and dribbling will test the Icelandic left-back’s positioning and recovery speed.
Tactical Duel
Mikel Arteta will likely deploy his favoured 4-3-3 formation, focusing on controlled possession and patient build-up play. Set pieces would be a major weapon, with the Gunners scoring more corner goals than any Premier League side since 2023-24. Daniel Farke faces his biggest test since taking charge, likely setting up in a compact 4-2-3-1 formation. His side will concede possession but look to exploit transitions through the pace of James and Gnonto.
Prediction for Arsenal vs. Leeds United Game
The home side’s dominant head-to-head record makes them clear favourites, but Leeds’ defense could make this tighter than expected. The Gunners desperately need a more convincing attacking performance to satisfy their supporters. Expect Arsenal to break down Leeds’ resistance eventually and make it two-in-two.
