Arsenal face Leeds after Brighton defeat in Premier League clash

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 21:37 · Archive

Arsenal host Leeds on Saturday after losing 3-0 to Brighton, with both sides facing injury concerns.

Arsenal host Leeds on Saturday in their first Premier League match after the international break. The Gunners won their opening four matches of the season, but suffered a 3-0 defeat to Brighton at the Amex Stadium before the break. Arsenal now trail Manchester City by three points at the top of the table.

Arsenal have injury doubts over Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard, Ezri Konsa, Kai Havertz and Christos Tzolis for the weekend. Paul Merson suggested that the rapid turnaround from international football to club action may count against Arsenal.

Leeds will be without forward Dan James due to a back injury he sustained while representing Wales, and defender Joe Rodon will also miss the trip. Manager Daniel Farke said Rodon is making progress in his rehabilitation but is not yet ready for team training. Harry Wilson, another Welsh player, has returned to training after injury but may not be fit enough to play.

Arsenal face Leeds after Brighton defeat in Premier League clash — Image: Evening Standard

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Arsenal boost as Daniel Farke confirms three Leeds stars could miss Emirates tripPlenty of fitness headaches hanging over Lilywhites ahead of SaturdayEvening Standard · 8 Oct, 21:27
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In this story: Arsenal · Leeds United · Brighton · Manchester City · Daniel Farke · Mikel Arteta · Paul Merson · Dan James

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