Arsenal Face Struggling Leicester City in Crucial Premier League Clash
Arsenal return to Premier League action after a near two-week break, taking on Leicester City at the King Power Stadium. Mikel Arteta’s side exited the Carabao Cup following a 4-0 aggregate defeat to Newcastle, but they remain in contention for their first Premier League title since 2004, trailing Liverpool by seven points heading into the weekend. Despite a season-ending injury to Kai Havertz exacerbating Arsenal’s injury crisis, the Gunners are focused on securing vital points before their crucial match at Anfield in early May. Today, they face a Leicester side languishing in 18th place, just two points away from safety, under the new management of Ruud van Nistelrooy.
Match Details and Viewing Information
Leicester vs Arsenal is set to kick off at 12:30 PM on Saturday, February 15, at the Emirates Stadium in London. The match will be broadcast live in the UK on TNT Sports 1, with coverage beginning at 11:30 AM. Subscribers can stream the game online via discovery+. A TNT Sports subscription is available for £30.99 per month through discovery+, and you can subscribe here.
Team News: Leicester City
Ruud van Nistelrooy’s Leicester City has no new injury concerns following their controversial FA Cup loss to Manchester United. Issahaku Fatawu remains the only long-term absentee. Jamie Vardy, Jannik Vestergaard, and Victor Kristiansen could return to the lineup after recent knocks, although Ricardo Pereira is still a few weeks away from full fitness.
Team News: Arsenal
For Mikel Arteta, managing Arsenal’s attack without Kai Havertz, who is out for the season, and with Gabriel Martinelli likely sidelined for a month after his injury against Newcastle, presents a significant challenge. Other long-term injuries include Gabriel Jesus, who is ruled out for the rest of the season. However, there is a silver lining with Bukayo Saka and Takehiro Tomiyasu nearing a return to action, though it may be a couple of weeks before they are back in the lineup. In better news, Ben White could be fit enough to make the squad this weekend, having been out since November.
Predicted Line-ups
Leicester XI: Hermansen; Justin, Faes, Okoli, Thomas; Ndidi, Soumare; De Cordova-Reid, El Khannouss, Ayew; Daka.
Arsenal XI: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Nwaneri, Trossard, Sterling.
Odds and Prediction
The betting odds for the match are as follows:
- Leicester win: 10/1
- Draw: 19/4
- Arsenal win: 1/4
Given the form and depth of the Arsenal squad, despite their injury issues, a rested Gunners side is expected to have too much for the struggling Leicester. Mikel Arteta’s side is likely to secure a straightforward away win, with a predicted score of Leicester City 0-3 Arsenal. The Independent vets betting sites for usability, security, and responsible gambling tools, and you can claim free bets here to use across a range of sports. Please read the terms.
