Arsenal vs Leicester City: TV channel, prediction, team news & lineups

When played in front of supporters, Arsenal have won each of their last 14 home league meetings with Leicester, while the Foxes' most-recent such victory came in 1973; Lenny Glover and Mike Stringfellow, both of whom were born during WWII, the scorers at Highbury back then.

Arsenal vs Leicester City Preview

After a sequence of stressful and energy-sapping away fixtures, Arsenal will be delighted to be back in front of their own supporters, hoping for a routine win.

The Gunners battled to an always satisfying 1-0 North London derby victory over Tottenham, before playing out a rather dire goalless draw with Atalanta in their Champions League opener, a week that concluded with that bonkers, chaotic trip to Manchester City last Sunday.

Leading 2-1, thanks to Riccardo Calafiori's rocket and then Gabriel's towering header, Leandro Trossard was controversially sent off on the cusp of half time, leaving Mikel Arteta's team up against it, and then some!

Down to ten-men, Arsenal defended stoutly and resolutely, so very nearly hanging on for a famous win, only for Man City to snatch a 98th minute equaliser; cruelty in the extreme.

Since, the Gunners have smashed Bolton 5-1 in the EFL Cup, with 17 year old Ethan Nwaneri marking his full debt with a brace, while Declan Rice, Raheem Sterling and Kai Havertz were also on target.

Thus, Arsenal remain unbeaten this season, a fact they'll feel confident should remain true after this one, with another resounding home win likely.

Leicester City meantime also progressed in the League Cup this week, held to a goalless draw by fourth-tier Walsall at Bescot Stadium before, bizarrely, winning the subsequent shootout 3-0, with Danny Ward saving all three of the Saddlers' attempts.

In the Premier League however, Steve Cooper's team are still yet to win, drawing three of five fixtures, with Stephy Mavididi's equaliser on the swivel salvaging a share of the spoils against fellow-strugglers Everton a week ago.

Many supporters are turning against Cooper, chanting "this is embarrassing" on Tuesday, but things are unlikely to get much better for those who make the 96 mile journey to North London for this extremely tough test.

Arsenal vs Leicester City Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played: 150

• Arsenal Wins: 72. Draws: 45. Leicester City Wins: 33.

Arsenal vs Leicester City: Last 5 Meetings

• 25 February 2023 - Leicester City 0-1 Arsenal

• 13 August 2022 - Arsenal 4-2 Leicester City

• 13 March 2022 - Arsenal 2-0 Leicester City

• 30 October 2021 - Leicester City 0-2 Arsenal

• 28 February 2021 - Leicester City 1-3 Arsenal

Arsenal Team News

Mikel Arteta made eight changes against Bolton on Wednesday, with only Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka guaranteed to start again. 16 year old Jack Porter was donning the gloves in mid-week, with Neto cup-tied and David Raya injured.

Given that the Spaniard is still a doubt, Neto could be in line for his debut. Riccardo Calafiori scored a thunderbolt on his own full-debut at the Etihad and the Italian will keep his place, if Jurriën Timber isn't fit enough to start.

Leandro Trossard served his one-match suspension in the EFL Cup so is likely to lead the line, unless Arteta rewards Ethan Nwaneri with a full-Premier League debut, following his brace. Martin Ødegaard, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Mikel Merino, Takehiro Tomiyasu and Kieran Tierney are all sidelined long-term.

Arsenal predicted lineup vs Leicester City: (4-2-3-1): Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Partey, Rice, Havertz; Saka, Trossard, Martinelli.

Arsenal Player to Watch vs Leicester City

Bukayo Saka has become the first player since Thierry Henry in 2004 to provide an assist in each of the first five fixtures to start a Premier League season; another here would break the record.

Leicester City Team News

Steve Cooper too rotated for the Carabao Cup, with Caleb Okoli the only man to start against both Everton and Walsall, with many spots in this team seemingly up for grabs.

Bilal El Khannouss has started the last two home league games, but a more defensive midfield option such as Oliver Skipp could come in here. Stephy Mavididi, who spent seven years in Arsenal's academy without ever making a senior appearance, will start against them here, chosen out-wide over Bobby Decordova-Reid, Abdul Fatawu or Facundo Buonanotte.

Leicester City predicted lineup vs Arsenal: (4-5-1): Hermansen; Justin, Okoli, Faes, Kristiansen; Ndidi, Winks, Skipp, J Ayew, Mavididi; Vardy.

Leicester City Player to Watch vs Arsenal

Jamie Vardy has scored 11 career goals against Arsenal, the joint-most against any single opponent in his career, five of which have come at the Emirates, so can he add to his goals against Tottenham and Crystal Palace already this season?

Arsenal vs Leicester City Prediction

Arsenal have won each of their last five encounters with Leicester, their longest streak since 1932, a sequence we're very confident will continue. Arteta's team have won 33 of their last 43 Premier League home games, while the Foxes have struggled to compete since promotion, trends we're forecasting will both continue: Arsenal 3-0 Leicester City.

Arsenal vs Leicester City FAQs - Premier League

How to watch Arsenal vs Leicester City Premier League game on TV channel?

Arsenal vs Leicester City Premier League game will be available on the following TV channels;

• UK: This fixture is not being broadcast live in the UK.

• USA: Peacock

• Canada: Fubo Sports Network 5 Canada

How to watch Arsenal vs Leicester City Premier League game on live streaming?

Arsenal vs Leicester City Premier League game will be available on the following streaming services;

• UK: This fixture is not being broadcast live in the UK.

• USA: Peacock

• Canada: fuboTV Canada

What is the date and kick-off time for Arsenal vs Leicester City in the Premier League?

Arsenal vs Leicester City takes place on Saturday 28 September 2024, with kick off at 15:00 (BST), 10:00 (ET) & 7:00 (PDT).