Arsenal welcome newly promoted Leicester City to the Emirates on Saturday afternoon. After an action packed 2-2 draw vs title rivals Man City at the weekend, Arteta will be eyeing up another home victory to make sure he takes Guardiola right to the final day – in what is shaping up to be a very interesting rivalry.
Arsenal have been exceptional in 2024. Since the turn of the year, Arsenal have played 23 games, winning 19, drawing 3 and losing just 1. They have won 14 of their last 17 home league games. However, what has been the real talking point for this Arsenal side – is their defence. Arteta has built up a water-tight defence over the last year or so. They’ve kept 10 clean sheets in their last 15 Premier League games, which is a tough achievement with the quality of attacks.
As for Leicester, they have registered an xG of just 5.65 so far this season – the 2nd worst in the league. This is a huge test for newly promoted Leicester and Cooper may be more focused on trying to avoid a thrashing, than going to win the game themselves. You’ve got to question if Leicester have anywhere near enough to break through this incredible Arsenal defence and team…
TIP: Arsenal To Win to Nil @ 1.80
