Arsenal vs Leicester City Predictions

• Arsenal won 13 of 16 home games against teams fourth and below
• Leicester saw both teams score in 84% of their away games last season
• The Foxes lost 2-1 on four occasions away from home last term
• Saka was Arsenal’s joint-top scorer at the Emirates last season

Arsenal aiming for great start

Losing at Crystal Palace in their opener seemed typically Arsenal, but the Gunners kicked off the season with a comfortable 2-0 victory. They’re now out to extend that against Leicester, having won their last three Premier League matches against the Foxes, scoring seven goals.

The Gunners have started a Premier League campaign with two wins on six occasions, but they’ve not started with two wins without conceding since 1971-72. Can they end that wait on Saturday?

Tough start for Foxes

Leicester looked to leave their summer negativity behind them when they raced into a 2-0 lead against Brentford. Blowing that lead to draw 2-2 was a hammer blow, especially as they meet Arsenal, Chelsea and Man United in their next four league games.

Leicester have kept one clean sheet in their last 26 away Premier League matches, while they’ve lost 20 of their last 25 league visits to Arsenal. Having stood still in the transfer market this summer, the visitors will struggle to turn around an away record which saw them lose eight of 10 trips to the top 11 last term.

Gunners to ease to home win

All eyes will be on Gabriel Jesus here, who has scored five goals in seven Premier League games against Leicester. However, the main threat to watch in my eyes is Bukayo Saka. The winger scored five home league goals last term, no player managed more for the Gunners.

Saka was a big threat against Palace, taking more shots and having a higher xG than Jesus. The Englishman should take a step up this year, so he’s good value to strike in this clash.

Arsenal had a brilliant record at the Emirates last term, winning 13 of 16 home games against sides outside the top three. They should make it two wins from two, but another clean sheet seems unlikely. Leicester saw both teams score in 84% of their away games last term, so back them to score in a defeat.

The Foxes lost 2-1 on four occasions on the road last season and I’m backing another defeat by that scoreline.

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