Arsenal have won each of their last six meetings with Leicester, their longest such streak for 103 years. Now, the Gunners are seeking a fifth successive victory at the King Power Stadium, despite winning just one of their seven previous outings on Filbert Way beforehand.
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Fresh back from their warm-weather training camp in Dubai, can Arsenal commence a strong conclusion to this campaign? A fortnight ago, on one of the most joyous afternoons Emirates Stadium has ever witnessed, the Gunners steamrollered Manchester City 5-1.
Martin Ødegaard broke the deadlock inside two minutes before Thomas Partey, Kai Havertz as well as teenagers Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri all netted during a second-half spree.
This made it 14 Premier League matches unbeaten for Arsenal, the club's longest streak since 2018, just about keeping them in touch with run-away league leaders Liverpool.
However, that bubble of optimism didn't last too long, given that Mikel Arteta's team were dumped out of the EFL Cup by Newcastle three days later, putting in a lifeless display on Tyneside, defeated 2-0 in the semi-final second leg.
Nevertheless, now with just the league and Champions League to focus on, Gunners everywhere will be hoping it is full steam ahead, and nothing less than a victory will do in the East Midlands come Saturday lunchtime.
Leicester City also needs points, considering they kick off in the relegation zone, two points from safety.
Unlike their visitors, the Foxes were in FA Cup action last weekend but will be going no further. They took a shock lead at Old Trafford through Bobby De Cordova-Reid on Friday night but were ultimately beaten 2-1.
Fans were very frustrated given that Man United's last-minute winner was offside but, in a VARless world, the goal was given.
Back in the Premier League, Ruud van Nistelrooy and his team have bigger problems to contend with, given that they've lost eight of their last nine, most recently demolished 4-0 by fellow strugglers Everton at Goodison, meaning their sole victory since 3 December came at Spurs.
At the King Power, Leicester have lost each of their last four, conceding nine goals and scoring zero, which simply cannot continue, although everything is pointing towards and Arsenal victory here.
Leicester City vs Arsenal Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 151.
- Leicester City Wins: 33. Draws: 45. Arsenal Wins: 73.
Leicester City Team News
Harry Souttar, Ricardo Pereira and Abdul Fatawu are sidelined long-term. Defenders Jannik Vestergaard and Victor Kristiansen are both doubts after the duo sat out the FA Cup defeat at Old Trafford.
In some necessary good news, Wilfred Ndidi started against Man United, his first outing since early December due to a hamstring, and it's no coincidence that Leicester's form has been horrendous in the Nigerian's absence.
Lastly, Jamie Vardy did not travel to Manchester due to a knock but, having had over a week to recover, is expected to lead the line.
Leicester City predicted lineup vs Arsenal: (4-2-3-1): Hermansen; Justin, Okoli, Faes, Thomas; Ndidi, Soumaré, J Ayew, El Khannouss, De Cordova-Reid; Vardy.
Leicester City Players to Watch vs Arsenal
We've already mentioned him once, but we must highlight Jamie Vardy again, given that he has scored 11 times in his career against Arsenal, the joint-most he's managed against any single opponent.
Arsenal Team News
Since their last Premier League outing, Arsenal have lost not one but two forwards to long-term injuries, leaving Mikel Arteta extremely short.
First, Gabriel Martinelli is set for "more than a month" out due to a hamstring injury suffered at Newcastle. Kai Havertz's season is over too, after sustaining a torn hamstring in training on Tuesday. Given that Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus are already sidelined long-term, Ethan Nwaneri, Raheem Sterling and Leandro Trossard are the only senior, available forwards.
In better news, Benjamin White will be available again, according to Arteta, hoping to feature for the first time since 10 November following knee surgery.
Fulham predicted lineup vs Leicester City: (4-3-3): Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Rice, Partey, Ødegaard; Nwaneri, Trossard, Sterling.
Arsenal Player to Watch vs Leicester City
Raheem Sterling is still yet to score in the Premier League for Arsenal, his sole goal for the Gunners coming in the EFL Cup, but now set to be thrust into the spotlight, can he add to his five career goals against Leicester?
Leicester City vs Arsenal Prediction
We are backing Arsenal to win and keep a clean sheet on Saturday. Leicester don't score at home, while Arsenal remain generally rock-solid at the back and, given the Gunners' lack of attackers, if they are going to win games right now, they're likely to be low-scoring: Leicester City 0-2 Arsenal.
Leicester City vs Arsenal FAQs - Premier League
How to watch Leicester City vs Arsenal Premier League game on TV channel?
Leicester City vs Arsenal Premier League game will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: TNT Sports 1 & Ultimate
- USA: fuboTV, NBC, Telemundo & Deportes En Vivo
- Canada: Fubo Sports Network Canada
How to watch Leicester City vs Arsenal Premier League game on live streaming?
Leicester City vs Arsenal Premier League game will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: Discovery+
- USA: fuboTV, nbcsports.com, USA Network, & Telemundo
- Canada: fuboTV Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Leicester City vs Arsenal in the Premier League?
Leicester City vs Arsenal takes place on Saturday 15 February 2025, with kick off at 12:30 (GMT), 7:30 (EDT) & 4:30 (PST).