Arsenal name strong attacking line-up for Leeds United clash

Arsenal are expected to field an attacking side when they host Leeds United at Emirates Stadium on Saturday, 10 October 2026, in the 6th round of the Premier League.

Bruno Guimaraes could partner Myles Lewis-Skelly in midfield, with the combination intended to provide greater balance and physical presence. Bukayo Saka is set to retain his place on the wing, while Eberechi Eze could be brought into the attacking unit.

Viktor Gyokeres is expected to lead the line for the Gunners, with Martin Ødegaard completing an advanced midfield trio alongside Saka and Eze.

Arsenal will be without several important players for the match. William Saliba, Cristhian Mosquera, Ben White, Declan Rice, Christos Tzolis and Kai Havertz are all unavailable.

Arsenal’s probable XI

Goalkeeper: David Raya

Defenders: Riccardo Calafiori, Gabriel, Ezri Konsa, Jurrien Timber

Defensive midfielders: Myles Lewis-Skelly, Bruno Guimaraes

Attacking midfielders: Bukayo Saka, Martin Ødegaard, Eberechi Eze

Striker: Viktor Gyokeres

Leeds United also have selection concerns ahead of the meeting, although their manager is still expected to be able to name a competitive starting XI.

Joe Rodon and Mateo Joseph remain unavailable. Harry Wilson, Jean-Matteo Bahoya and Daniel James are doubts for the trip to Emirates Stadium.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin is expected to keep his place in the starting line-up. The striker is regarded as a player capable of making the difference at any stage of the match. He is likely to be joined in attack by Noah Okafor.

Leeds United’s probable XI

Goalkeeper: James Trafford

Defenders: James Justin, Nico Elvedi, Tarik Muharemovic

Midfielders: Jayden Bogle, Anton Stach, Ethan Ampadu, Ao Tanaka, Gabriel Gudmundsson

Forwards: Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Noah Okafor

The fixture will be Arsenal’s 6th Premier League match of the season, with Leeds United travelling to face them in the latest round of the English top flight.

The pre-match betting prices list Arsenal as favourites at 1.32. A draw is priced at 4.60, while a Leeds United victory is listed at 7.30.