Premier League: Leicester vs. Arsenal Picks — Gunners Bidding to Keep Pace with Liverpool (Feb 15)

Arsenal travel to the King Power Stadium in the early kick-off on Saturday, as they collide with Leicester City.

Mikel Arteta’s side should be fresh this weekend after having a week off from action following their early exit in the FA Cup. The challenge is simple on paper, as the Gunners will need to win the majority of their remaining fixtures to put as much pressure as possible on Liverpool at the summit.

Leicester also have huge stakes hanging on their remaining matches this season, as they look to remain in the Premier League. The Foxes have suffered defeats in four of their last five matches, but a shock win against the Gunners could see them move up to 17th.

Odds

Arsenal Hunting Seventh Straight Win Against Foxes

Arsenal hold the clear head-to-head advantage in this fixture after winning each of the last six Premier League meetings between the sides. That includes a 4-2 win in the reverse fixture this term. Leicester haven’t recorded a league win over the Gunners since a 1-0 win at the Emirates in October 2020.

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Leicester vs. Arsenal Key Stats

• Arsenal have avoided defeat in their last 14 Premier League matches, winning nine and playing out five draws across that period.
• Leicester have failed to score in their last four matches at the King Power Stadium; their longest drought since September 1983.

Leicester Team News

Jamie Vardy and Victor Kristiansen should both be back in contention after being rested in Leicester’s FA Cup defeat against Man United. However, Harry Souttar and Ricardo Pereira remain out.

Possible Lineup

M. Hermansen (GK); J. Justin, W. Faes, C. Okoli, L. Thomas, W. Ndid, B. Soumare, K. McAteer, B. El Khannouss, J. Ayew, J. Vardy

Arsenal Team News

Gabriel Martinelli faces a late fitness test this weekend. Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka remain out. But, Ben White could be named on the bench after recovering from a thigh injury.

Possible Lineup

D. Raya (GK); J. Timber, W. Saliba, Gabriel, M. Lewis-Skelly, M. Odegaard, M. Merino, D. Rice, R. Sterling, K. Havertz, L. Trossard

Leicester vs. Arsenal Prop Picks

Arsenal have scored 16 goals across their last six matches against Leicester, but their habit to start slow in away matches could prove to be an interesting angle this weekend.

Therefore, a chance could be taken on the Foxes leading at the break before Arsenal completes the turnaround in the second period. Despite his love-hate relationship with the fans, Kai Havertz could be the hero this weekend, as he looks to take his tally for the season to ten in 22 matches.

Leicester vs. Arsenal Picks

Leicester produced one of their best displays of the season at Old Trafford last weekend, but they let a one-goal advantage slip. A similar theme could be popular this weekend. For that reason, the best value could come in the spread market.