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Leciester City vs Arsenal: Preview, team news, prediction for Premier League match
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Arsenal suffered a further injury setback this week with the news that Kai Havertz will be out for the rest of the campaign, leaving them light of attacking options as they try to put pressure on Liverpool at the top of the Premier League.Â
The Reds draw with Everton in midweek means the North Londoners now trail Arne Slot's side by seven points, so they can ill afford any slips in their title ambitions.Â
This weekend they travel to a Leicester side who have only won one of their last nine matches and firmly scrapping for their lives in the relegation zone.Â
Here's what you need to know about Leicester and Arsenal ahead of their match.
Leicester City vs Arsenal: Head-to-head and recent statistics
- All-time meetings: 151
- Leicester wins: 33
- Draws: 45
- Arsenal wins: 73
Arsenal have a much superior record in this fixture, winning 73 of the 151 meetings between the two sides.Â
Leicester City vs Arsenal: Team news
(Sources: Injuries , suspensions )
Leicester CityÂ
- Injured: Pereira, Fatawu, Kristiansen, Vardy, VestergaardÂ
- Suspended:Â NoneÂ
ArsenalÂ
- Injured: Â Saka, Jesus, Martinelli, Havertz, WhiteÂ
- Suspended: None
Leicester City vs Arsenal: What the managers are saying
Ruud van Nistelrooy, Leicester City
(via Metro )Â
"Obviously, not having Saka and Havertz, they are absolutely top of the world, players that are in that level is something they will feel.
"But the squad, when you look at that, they have enough player to replace them.
"It’s clear that the difference between us and Arsenal is big. You can see that, it is in the table. The team is fighting for the title, is in the Champions League, so it’s a big challenge for us and something for us to look forward to.'’
Mikel Arteta, ArsenalÂ
(via BBC )Â
"Very difficult.
"At home against top opponents, they make life very difficult.
"I know Ruud very well and how he sets up his teams, and you can see the spirit there. They are very much alive and a threat."
Leicester City vs Arsenal: Prediction
Even with the injuries in Arsenal's attack, they'll have too much for the Foxes.Â
Prediction: Leicester City 0-2 ArsenalÂ
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